Self Study Report: 1 Cycle of Accreditation

Self Study Report of RAJAS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
SELF STUDY REPORT

FOR
1st CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION
RAJAS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL

RAJAS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
627105
www.rajasdentalcollege.com
SSR SUBMITTED DATE: 11-03-2020
Submitted To
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
BANGALORE
March 2020
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Rajas dental college & hospital (RDCH) is nestled in the scenic Western Ghats located in Kavalkinaru Junction,
Tirunelveli, TamilNadu (627105). The college which was started way back in 1987 is affiliated to the TN Dr.
MGR Medical University, Chennai and is recognized for UG and PG dental education by the Dental Council of
India, New Delhi. The institution is the product of the visionary Sardar SA Raja who started a slew of
educational institutions, under the Selvam charitable trust, at this part of TN with an aim to bring higher
education to the exurban masses. Presently the college offers courses for BDS, MDS and PhD.
The verdant sprawling campus is spread in 30 acres with a built-up area of 1,23,833 sq.mt. The college
has modern facilities and advanced equipments. Students are integrated in to advanced training modules apart
from the prescribed curriculum emphasizing sterilization and disinfection protocols.
A well equipped Central research lab (CRL) reflects our commitment towards R&D where staff / students take
part in innovative research activities. This comes as a valuable adjunct to our PhD courses in Prosthodontics
and Conservative dentistry.
RDCH lays special emphasis in evolving ingenious teaching and learning methods like Smart Board teaching ,
Small group clinical discussions, One on One teaching and a Peer Support system, where one weak/failed
student is clubbed with a smart student as part of our remedial teaching program. In addition we have problem
and clinical based teaching, pedagogy and interdisciplinary meets like OOO, orthognathic meet, and Tobacco
specialty clinics where we work within the various departments to deliver the best teaching and learning
outcomes.
Our outreach program “Reaching the unreached” works with a motto of sensitizing the rural public by
creating awareness on oral health and the importance of diagnosis and treating various dental disorders. This is
achieved by organizing a plethora of dental camps within the neighboring rural community.
Our overall last five year pass percentage is 93%, with an UG average of 96% and PG 90%. The students have
won accolades at the university level. The college has won overall (academic/cultural/sports) championships in
state competitions.
Vision
Ours is the culmination to visualize and to create a healthier society by providing affordable healthcare
services and to inspire the budding aspirants to reach the unreached for the betterment of the community.
Mission
We are commited to provide a comprehensive and quality medical education with ethical values to
equip the younger generation through teaching,research and compassionate approach and to spread the
fragrance of learning.
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To stimulate and extend the frontiers of knowledge through the faculty development and continuing the
education programmes in our college.
To promote competant and qualified manpower of health care services.
To master the art of healing and explore the frontier of health/medicine with a mandate to reach the
unreached through compassionate practice,committed teaching and constant research.
To make research the significant activity involving student, faculty and other stakeholder of education
in our college.
1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)

Institutional Strength
RDCH empowers a relatively rural area with PG education and PhD facilities.Pro active management
with effective leadership.
The huge infrastructure (1.9lakh sq.ft) provides ample space for continuous expansion incorporating
advanced clinics for Geriatric dentistry and Implantology.
A state of the art Central Research Lab equipped with advanced armamentarium helps in carrying our
basic research for both PG and UG students for their long and short studies.
The college has ‘Modern Diagnostic center’ with latest equipment.
The college has two PhD programs running in two disciplines.
RDCH has MoUs with Lincoln University college, Malaysia and other reputed institutes.
ICT enabled teaching is employed involving smart boards and advanced ICT tools.
Community outreach programs in the form of camps, Rotary club, NSS, Red Ribbon, and services
provided through satellite canters.
Preclinical dental lab is equipped with novel audio-visual aids
Skill development programs by all dental disciplines, and implantology.
Holistic programs including yoga and Silambam (martial arts) are part of the curriculum.
Eco-friendly campus with power generation by solar panels, rain water harvesting and drip irrigation.
Institutional Weakness
RDCH is an affiliated institution and there is a limited scope and freedom to flex the curriculum to the
present needs.
Our initiatives to patients with our innovative ideas are yet to take fruition.
Limited advanced research work.
Steps have to be taken to conduct more number of international conferences.
Feedback mechanism to be improved.
Institutional Opportunity
To make use of financial assistance from the government funding agencies.

To develop research exchange programs effectively with reputed institutions.
Formation of standard operating guidelines for clinical, para-clinical and administrative sections.
To penetrate the near and far villages with patient centric out-reach proposals.
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Institutional Challenge
Filling up of seats in the present scenario of super saturation.

Government policies and incentives.
Attrition rate among the junior faculty members
1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY

Curricular Aspects
The institute ensures curriculum planning, delivery and evaluation as prescribed by the regulatory bodies. The
standards and quality of education in Rajas Dental College and Hospital is governed by the principles and
policies of the parent university (i.e.) The TN Dr MGR Medical University as well as regulations of DCI. The
institution has a well-structured academic calendar with the entire year academic schedule displayed and issued
to all the students as the year book. The Institution enriches curriculum on issues relevant to gender,
environment and sustainability, human values and professional ethics by incorporating few topics in the
curriculum. Ethics and human values are important dimensions of dental profession. The code of ethics
prescribed by the regulatory bodies as well as professional association serves as a guiding spirit in
distinguishing between right and wrong. The institution effectively conducts many value added courses to
impart clinical skills for the students. The students and the staffs actively participate in the skill development
courses. Student’s feedback was collected after the clinical skill developmental programs for the interns and the
necessary suggestions have to be implemented for enhancing the skill development programs. Structured
feedback on curriculum has been collected from Teaching staffs, students, alumni, employee, professionals and
the feedbacks were analyzed and the through the feedback committee and the IQAC proper actions were taken
from the management. Proposed points were forwarded to the University Approval and consideration and
implementation if needed.
Teaching-learning and Evaluation
Rajas Dental College and Hospital gives paramount consideration for equity and reservations during admission
process. Overall admission rate for all courses provided by the college is 91%, with students from neighboring
states. The institution has formulated and drafted the core curriculum in such a way that the students admitted
to the course do not face any hindrance throughout the entire course period, as the goal of the institution is to
inculcate right path, vision and attitude right from the beginning throughout their entire academic and social
life. The institution harbors prominent and experienced teaching faculties (National and International Level
Awardees) to guide and care each and every student (Student: Teacher Ratio = 4:1) at all time-points of their
academic schedule. Teaching and learning assessment is done an efficient and orderly; the pass percentage and
university rank holders are the testimony of the same (Overall Pass-percentage =93%). Mentorship program is
set at a standard that no students are affected with any sort of issues in any manner. Students at the institution
are taught the curriculum (Theory and Practical) through various methods like experimental learning,
interdisciplinary, problem-based, patient-centric, project-based, core humanitarian ways and evidence-based
learning; this ensures the modeling of students in a professional way. Faculties and students are well equipped
and trained to use smart-boards for teaching and learning. The internal assessments of students are well
designed, that a student once admitted to the course are aware and can prepare for the same. The continuing
dental educational programs ensure the up-gradation of knowledge and professional skills of students and
faculties. Apart from the teaching curriculum, students are actively trained in sports and do participate in state
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and national level student conferences and bring laurels to the institution. The students are promoted to take up
research projects and present them at national level conferences; the national and international student scientific
publications are the results of the same. The students are guided in community-based programs, and educating
the public through general and oral health posters, models and role plays to create public awareness.
Research, Innovations and Extension
Rajas Dental College and Hospital is the pioneer Dental institution in south India with research and innovation
as two eyes. We are affiliated to Dr MGR Medical University conducting Post graduation and PhD courses.
The teachers and students are highly recongnized by various national and international bodies and have
received numerable awards and recognitions. The staffs of the college are key note speakers in various
conferences and conventions.
Rajas Dental College and Hospital serves as a well-known centre for guiding and supporting research activities
for its students and staffs. The institute has a central research laboratory with all the mandated and advanced
equipments for meticulous research in the field of dentistry. Some of such equipments include Penta head
microscope, carbon dioxide incubator, cooling centrifuge, inverted tissue active triangular microscope and so
on.
Staffs and students were given incentives for publication of article in research journals, scientific presentation
in international/national conferences and special awards for prize winning. Institution has a well-established
research and ethical committee, which include well-known researchers, excellent in the field of innovation.
We constantly conduct programmes to reinforce the research orientation to faculties and students. Our staffs
and students have published research publications in various national and international journals. Our faculties
have authored various text books in their respective fields.
Our institution has a special consideration for anti-tobacco usage in the nearby society. The hospital has a
special anti-tobacco cell to educate all the tobacco using people visiting the institution and also the anti-tobacco
cell creates and displays banners, videos and education materials for creating awareness. Rajas Dental College
and Hospital is located in a rural place with population having poor health awareness and low socio-economic
status. The institution conducts free dental and medical camps, awareness programmes, blood donation camps
and cancer screening programmes and so on.
Infrastructure and Learning Resources
The college has a clear-cut policy to improve the basic infrastructure and learning resources for the benefit of
students and patients. In the last five financial years, 772.82 lakhs (13.4 % of total budget allocation) are
allocated for infrastructure development and augmentation. The college campus spreads for more than 30 acres
and has 1,99,594 sq.ft. built up area with all necessary facilities like administrative office, 2 smart class rooms,
2 lecture halls, 11 seminar halls, a syndicate room, 1 Board room, 1 conference hall, 8 practical laboratory,
central research laboratory, 3 pre-clinical laboratory, 9 department clinics, operation theatre, 3 museum, 4
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common rooms, auditorium, indoor stadium, 3 hostels, canteen, etc. Classrooms and departments are with air-
conditioned facilities. High-speed internet (50 Mbps) facility is available throughout the campus as LAN and
Wi-Fi facility to improve the learning facility for staff and students. All classrooms and seminar halls are air-
conditioned with ICT facilities. More than 7400 books are available and 50 journals are subscribed in the
central library of our institute. The library is equipped with bar code system and book details are uploaded in
ILMS software, AutoLib 5.0 for the automation of our central library. 178 lakhs were spent in last 5 financial
years (average 35.62 lakhs) for the purchase of books and journals. The college has systematic maintenance
procedure for all our maintenance departments like civil, electrical, transport, biomedical engineering, etc. The
college has spent 80.7 lakhs for maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities in the last 5
financial years.
Student Support and Progression
Rajas Dental College and Hospital always supports and encourages team work between the management, staff
and students to create a harmonious atmosphere for innovative teaching, learning methods and building
improvised behavioral experiences.
It aims to significantly increase the student’s capability of learning the practical skills and their graduation
rates. Our college is more concerned in giving more importance to their future professional practice and also
aims to improve their communication skill through various programs which streamlines their focus in the right
direction to success.
To provide training and guidance for competitive examinations and career counseling Rajas Dental College and
Hospital has established coaching for NEET Aspirants which provides an exclusive platform for all passed out
final BDS students to pursue MDS- during their internship in the college itself. Coaching encompasses
objective exams in NEET pattern during weekends on prescheduled subject syllabi and includes explanatory
classes. During the last five years, a handful of students have qualified in various competitive examinations.
Many are self-employed or placed in various professional organizations
Our students are represented in college teams for various sports and cultural events. The students have won
many awards, medals and certificates for their outstanding performances in these events. The student council is
active and it collectively takes part in activities concerned with management of Hostels, academics,
extracurricular facets like organizing the cultural and sports events in and around the campus. Thus these
activities provide a sense of social responsibility amidst our budding dental aspirants.
The Alumni Association of Rajas Dental College and Hospital ROSA, Kavalkinaru, Tirunelveli District is
registered under the Societies Registration Act with many members. The alumni meet will be held once in a
year and structured Committee comprising President, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive committee members
will be elected. Alumni association conducts continuing dental education program with hands-on workshop in
various advanced academic sessions for students and Alumni members to excel in their clinical practices. The
recent one conduced was “RIGHT BITE” CDE program in which the speaker was a successful alumnus of our
college.
Governance, Leadership and Management
The institution made its humble beginning with a clear vision and mission of imparting quality education.
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Vision:Ours is the culmination to visualize and to create a healthier society by providing affordable healthcare
Mission: We are commited to provide a comprehensive and quality medical education with ethical values to
equip the younger generation through teaching,research and compassionate approach and to spread the
fragrance of learning. To stimulate and extend the frontiers of knowledge through the faculty development and
continuing the education programmes in our college.To promote competant and qualified manpower of health
care services.To master the art of healing and explore the frontier of health/medicine with a mandate to reach
the unreached through compassionate practice,committed teaching and constant research. To make research the
significant activity involving student, faculty and other stakeholder of education in our college.
The institution follows well channelized and participative decentralization methods. The institution has a
formally stated quality policy. The institution has created meaningful, remarkable plans and policies to achieve
the goal and mission of the college.
The Internal Quality Assurance cell – IQAC monitors the quality through the comprehensive feedback
mechanism for continuous improvement of the curriculum, teaching-learning process by the external academic
peers – external examiners help to know the strength and weaknesses of the system evaluation, research,
financial management and student support services. The college obtains the feedback from the students on
teaching, learning resources and student support services. Regarding the welfare measures, the best outgoing
teaching and administrative non-teaching staff award is in practice to encourage the non-teaching staff. The non-
teaching staff and their families are benefited extremely by the ESI collaboration and regular camps conducted
by the college.
Resource allocation involves the planning of all the resources required for accomplishing vision and mission of
the institution. The institution has a fully digitalized accounts (Tally) department which manages accounts
efficiently and effectively.
Institutional Values and Best Practices
Rajas Dental College and Hospital (RDCH) have put in enormous effort to enlighten and enrich in institutional
values and best practices. RDCH is immensely involved in promoting gender equity to endorse the ethics and
equity among the dental personal through the programs conducted annually through Women Empowerment
Cell. Martial art training (Silambam) is given to make women self reliant in handling tough situations. Goal
focused individual counseling to address the personal concerns with the students. The institution follows 3R’s
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle for the management of waste within the campus.
The bio-medical waste is disposed through Aseptic systems, a government approved agency. The environment
is eco friendly and students have been given the obligation to maintain and understand their role to create a
pollution free environment. The dental camps are being organised regularly to increase the awareness about the
oral health and directs bountiful treatment for poverty stricken people. Our institution celebrates days of
National importance such as Independence Day and Republic Day to instill patriotism. The Pongal harvest
festival is celebrated in a traditional way to thank the Sun God for abundance in harvest and as an ode to
farmers. The festival of Onam is celebrated in memory of king Mahabali known for his generosity and
prosperity.
The institution runs two fully functional satellite clinics at Radhapuram Village Tirunelveli District, and
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at Vetturnimadam, Kanyakumari. Every year around 2000 individuals get benefitted. The two best practices
identified by the Institution are -The Tobacco cessation and Implantrain program. The tobacco cessation clinic
collaborated with Nellai cancer center to increase the awareness of tobacco usage and its consequences. NSS
and department of Public Health Dentistry jointly organize school camps to create awareness among
students on tobacco usage. The oncology camps are conducted for the early detection of cancer, followed by
treatment and counseling on tobacco cessation is given as part of TCC program. The training program
“Implantrain” is conceptualized keeping in mind the changing trends in dentistry.
Dental Part
Established in 1987, Rajas Dental College and Hospital is one of the pioneer Dental institutions in the
Tamilnadu. Students are admitted based on the NEET ranking. The mean score of the students enrolled in the
year 2018-2019 is 56.54%. The institute adheres to the curriculum prescribed by both the Dental Council of
India and the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR medical university, Chennai. Any major exodus would not be permissible.
However, the college has ensured the students are well equipped to render the best treatment to their patients.
Pre-clinical training in the first and second year BDS students introduces them to laboratory and clinical
procedures involved in dentistry in a simulated environment. The Final year and Intern BDS students are
trained for using the latest technology in dental sciences like implant, CBCT, magnification loops etc. The
institute organizes clinical society meeting and clinical forum to ensure the staff, post graduates and students
are in forefront with latest trends in dentistry.
The institute is backed with full time dedicated faculty, few of whom have additional degrees beyond
recommendation from DCI. Many PhD scholars are part of this institution. The faculties are exposed to the
latest educational methodology like OSCE and its applications. Establishing an exclusive department for Dental
Implants is another benchmark to college’s quest for excellence in dentistry. The students are exposed to
different clinical setting through tobacco cessation clinic, geriatric clinic, comprehensive clinic and special
health care clinics.
College follows strict protocols for infection control procedures and is continuously monitored. The students of
the college are at an added advantage that the college has a program implant train, exclusively for implant
training for house surgeons.
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2. PROFILE
2.1 BASIC INFORMATION
Name and Address of the College
Name RAJAS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
Address Rajas Dental College and Hospital
City Tirunelveli
State Tamil Nadu
Pin 627105
Website www.rajasdentalcollege.com
Contacts for Communication
Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email

STD Code
Principal Anisha 04637-231367 8903939333 - info@rajasdentalco

Cynthia llege.com
Sathiasekar
IQAC / CIQA Angeline 04637-231905 9994619957 - angelinedeepthiden

coordinator Deepthi [email protected]
Status of the Institution
Institution Status Self Financing
Institution Fund Source Trust
Type of Institution
By Gender Co-education
By Shift Regular
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Recognized Minority institution
If it is a recognized minroity institution Yes

Minority Order.pdf
If Yes, Specify minority status
Religious Christian Minority
Linguistic
Any Other
Establishment Details
Date of establishment of the college 31-07-1987
University to which the college is affiliated/ or which governs the college (if it is a constituent
college)
State University name Document
Tamil Nadu Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical View Document

University
Details of UGC recognition
Under Section Date View Document
2f of UGC
12B of UGC
Details of recognition / approval by statutory / regulatory bodies other than UGC (MCI, DCI,
PCI, INC, RCI, AYUSH, AICTE etc.)
Statutory Recognition/App Day,Month and Validity in Remarks

Regulatory roval details Inst year(dd-mm- months
Authority itution/Departme yyyy)
nt programme
DCI View Document 09-11-1993 60 Valid for Five

Years
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Recognitions
Is the College recognized by UGC as a College No

with Potential for Excellence(CPE)?
Is the college recognized for its outstanding No

performance by national or international agencies
such as DSIR, DBT, ICMR, UGC-SAP, AYUSH,
WHO, UNESCO etc.?
Location and Area of Campus
Campus Type Address Location* Campus Area Built up Area in

in Acres sq.mts.
Main campus Rajas Dental College and Urban 30.6 123833.8

area Hospital
2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Details of Programmes Offered by the College (Give Data for Current Academic year)
Programme Name of Pr Duration in Entry Medium of Sanctioned No.of

Level ogramme/C Months Qualificatio Instruction Strength Students
ourse n Admitted
UG BDS,Dental 60 HSC English 100 100
PG MDS,Dental 36 BDS English 15 15
Doctoral PhD or 48 MDS English 8 0

(Ph.D) DPhil,Dental
Position Details of Faculty & Staff in the College
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Teaching Faculty
Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned by the 7 29 53
UGC /University
State
Government
Recruited 7 0 0 7 29 0 0 29 53 0 0 53
Yet to Recruit 0 0 0
Management/Soci
ety or Other
Authorized
Bodies
Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lecturer Tutor / Clinical Instructor Senior Resident

Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total
UGC /University
State
Government
Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Management/Soci
ety or Other
Authorized
Bodies
Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Non-Teaching Staff
Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by the 63
UGC /University State
Government
Recruited 21 42 0 63
Yet to Recruit 0
Sanctioned by the 0
Management/Society
or Other Authorized
Bodies
Recruited 0 0 0 0
Yet to Recruit 0
Technical Staff
Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by the 10
UGC /University State
Government
Recruited 6 4 0 10
Yet to Recruit 0
Sanctioned by the 0
Management/Society
or Other Authorized
Bodies
Recruited 0 0 0 0
Yet to Recruit 0
Qualification Details of the Teaching Staff
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Permanent Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Qualificatio
n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5
M.Phil. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
PG 13 2 0 15 5 0 21 11 0 67
Highest Lecturer Tutor / Clinical Senior Resident

Qualificatio Instructor
n
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
PG 11 6 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 21
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Temporary Teachers

Qualificatio
n
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

n
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Part Time Teachers

Qualificatio
n
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

n
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Details of Visting/Guest Faculties
Number of Visiting/Guest Faculty Male Female Others Total

engaged with the college?
0 0 0 0
Number of Emeritus Professor Male Female Others Total

engaged with the college?
0 0 0 0
Number of Adjunct Professor engaged Male Female Others Total

with the college?
0 0 0 0
Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the College During the Current Academic Year
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Programme From the State From Other NRI Students Foreign Total
Where College States of India Students
is Located
Doctoral (Ph.D) Male 0 0 0 0 0

Female 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0
UG Male 20 0 0 0 20
Female 80 0 0 0 80
Others 0 0 0 0 0
PG Male 1 0 0 0 1
Female 11 3 0 0 14
Others 0 0 0 0 0
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Provide the Following Details of Students admitted to the College During the last four Academic
Years
Programme Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
SC Male 0 1 2 2
Female 5 9 15 4
Others 0 0 0 0
ST Male 0 0 0 0
Female 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0
OBC Male 2 1 1 0
Female 4 0 3 0
Others 0 0 0 0
General Male 7 5 9 0
Female 29 31 45 18
Others 0 0 0 65
Others Male 8 7 4 4
Female 2 8 11 7
Others 0 0 0 0
Total 57 62 90 100
General Facilities
Campus Type: Rajas Dental College and Hospital
Facility Status
• Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Yes
• Sports facilities
* Outdoor Yes
* Indoor Yes
• Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff Yes
• Cafeteria Yes
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• Health Centre
* First aid facility Yes
* Outpatient facility Yes
* Inpatient facility Yes
* Ambulance facility Yes
* Emergency care facility Yes
• Health centre staff
* Qualified Doctor (Full time) 9
* Qualified Doctor (Part time) 0
* Qualified Nurse (Full time) 10
* Qualified Nurse (Part time) 0
• Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. Yes
• Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff Yes
• Facilities for persons with disabilities Yes
• Animal house Yes
• Power house Yes
• Fire safety measures Yes
• Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous waste Yes
• Potable water and water treatment Yes
• Renewable / Alternative sources of energy Yes
• Any other facility 1.Tobacco Inhibition Centre

2.Speciality Implant Clinic
3.Visual Audio Preclinical
Lab
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Hostel Details
Hostel Type No Of Hostels No Of Inmates
* Boys’ hostel 2 56
* Girls's hostel 2 193
* Overseas students hostel 0 0
* Hostel for interns 1 70
* PG Hostel 1 18
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3. Extended Profile
3.1 Students
Number of students year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
454 497 508 518 518
File Description Document
Institutional data in prescribed format(Data templ View Document
Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
83 81 70 50 46
Number of first year Students admitted year-wise in last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
72 77 96 106 106
3.2 Teachers
Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
95 95 90 90 90
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Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
95 95 90 90 90
3.3 Institution
Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during the last five years ( INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
489 364 492 435 346
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4. Quality Indicator Framework(QIF)

Criterion 1 - Curricular Aspects
1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation

1.1.1 The Institution ensures effective curriculum planning, delivery and evaluation through a well
defined process as prescribed by the respective regulatory councils and the affiliating University.
Response:
The institute ensures curriculum planning, delivery and evaluation as prescribed by the regulatory bodies.
Annual academic calendar is made every year before the commencement of the academic session. The
Theory and Clinical curriculum is delivered through structured time tables.
Course Description:The standards and quality of education in Rajas Dental College and Hospital is
governed by the principles and policies of the parent university (i.e.) The TN Dr MGR Medical university
as well as regulations of DCI. This includes BDS, MDS and Ph.D. in selected specialty.
Curriculum Planning:Monthly lesson plans are designed by individual departments. After consultations
within the faculty, the topics to be delivered alongwith lesson plans are displayed in the notice boards of
respective learning halls. Laboratory schedules for the pre-clinical work are designed for the complete
academic year in a sequence following the exercises as per the curriculum described by Dental Council of
India. Speciality wise clinical manuals are designed to enhance usage and monitor the (treatments
rendered) progress of each student independently.
Enrichment methods:Research Methodology and Bio-Statistics classes for first year postgraduate
students are conducted to encourage research aptitude and to design minor research projects and enhance
the quality of selection in dissertation topics. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students are encouraged to
attend Conferences and Workshops and present scientific papers, posters and table clinics. Postgraduate
students are encouraged to publish research in journals of repute; e-library facility is provided in the
college central library for the students.
Assessment methods:The exam cell committee of the institute formulates the Internal assessment
timetable and monitors the evaluation of theory and practical/clinical examinations for both undergraduate
and post graduate students. During the monthly IQAC meetings the progress of the curriculum delivery is
monitored and if warranted additional lecture and practical / clinical hours are granted.
Link for Minutes of the meeting of the college View Document

curriculum committee
Link for any other relevant information View Document
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1.1.2 Percentage of fulltime teachers participating in BoS /Academic Council of Universities during
the last five years. (Restrict data to BoS /Academic Council only)
Response: 0.21
1.1.2.1 Number of teachers of the Institution participating in BoS/Academic Council of universities year-
wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 0 0 0 0
Provide scanned copy of nomination letter such BoS View Document

and Academic Council From University/
Autonomous college
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document
Any additional information View Document
Link for details of participation of teachers in View Document

various bodies
1.2 Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 Percentage of inter-disciplinary / inter-departmental courses /training across all the
Programmes offered by the College during the last five years
Response: 90.91
1.2.1.1 Number of inter-disciplinary /inter-departmental courses /training offered during the last five
years
Response: 30
1.2.1.2 Number of courses offered by the institution across all programs during the last five years
Response: 33
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Minutes of relevant Academic Council/BoS View Document

meetings
List of Interdisciplinary /interdepartmental courses View Document

/training across all the the programmes offered by
the University during the last 5 years
Link for Additional Information View Document
1.2.2 Average percentage of students enrolled in subject-related Certificate/ Diploma / Add-on

courses as against the total number of students during the last five years
Response: 12.94
1.2.2.1 Number of students enrolled in subject related Certificate or Diploma or Add-on programs year-
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
112 101 100 0 0
Details of the students enrolled in subject-related View Document

Certificate/Diploma/Add-on courses
Link for additional information View Document
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 The Institution integrates cross-cutting issues relevant to gender, environment and
sustainability, human values, health determinants, Right to Health and emerging demographic issues
and Professional Ethics into the Curriculum as prescribed by the University / respective regulative
councils
Response:
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The Institution enriches curriculum on issues relevant to gender, environment and sustainability, human
values and professional ethics by incorporating few topics in the curriculum. Besides, the institution
organises programmes and reinforces issues like gender sensitisation, environment sustainability, human
values and professional ethics by organising guest lectures and other programs periodically. Ethics and
human values are important dimensions of dental profession. The code of ethics prescribed by the
regulatory bodies as well as professional association serves as a guiding spirit in distinguishing between
right and wrong.
The NSS unit of the college hosts national integration camps wherein renowned experts are invited to talk
on the issues like such Swachha Bharat,life skills, disaster management, Food adulteration and
environmental protection. Further, all the field activities are planned with focus on gender equity,woman
empowerment,human values and Indian culture. The students also participate In tree plantation and are
given orientation about the topics on environment sustainability like preservation of water and rational use
of environment resources. The college identifies crosscutting issues and incorporates one or more stand-
alone programs. The college promotes gender equity in curriculum and in extracurricular activities for both
staff and students
The college strictly follows government rules for disposal of biomedical wastes. Colour coding is available
for segregation before disposal. Rain water harvesting is available to reutilize the stored rain water for the
future needs. Waste water recycling is done in the campus which is treated and reused for gardening and
other purposes.
Good practices for curriculum enrichment
The institution organises orientation/induction program which addresses the situation and need of both men
and women with a view to support gender equality, work life balance etc. This can be achieved by inviting
experts from NGOs, spiritual missionaries and voluntary organisations.
Link for list of courses with their descriptions View Document
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1.3.2 Number of value-added courses offered during the last five years that impart transferable and
life skills.
Response: 16
1.3.2.1 Number of value-added courses offered during the last five years that impart transferable and life
skills.
Response: 16
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List of-value added courses View Document
Brochure or any other document related to value- View Document

added course/s
Links for additional information View Document
1.3.3 Average percentage of students enrolled in the value-added courses during the last five years
Response: 16.95
1.3.3.1 Number of students enrolled in value-added courses offered year-wise during the last five years
that impart transferable and life skills
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
114 117 103 81 100
Attendance copy of the students enrolled for the View Document

course
1.3.4 Percentage of students undertaking field visits/Clinical / industry internships/research

projects/industry visits/community postings (data for the preceding academic year)
Response: 91.85
1.3.4.1 Number of students undertaking field visits, clinical, industry internships,research projects,industry
visits,community postings
Response: 417
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Scanned copy of filed visit report with list of View Document

students duly attested by the Head of the institution
to be provided
Institutional data in prescribed fomat View Document
Community posting certificate should be duly View Document

certified by the Head of the institution
Links to scanned copy of completion certificate of View Document

field visits/Clinical / industry internships/research
projects/industry visits/community postings from
the organization where internship was completed
1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 Mechanism is in place to obtain structured feedback on curricula/syllabi from various
stakeholders.Structured feedback received from:
1. Students
2. Teachers
3. Employers
4. Alumni
5. Professionals
E. Any 1 of the above
D. Any 2 of the above
C. Any 3 of the above
B. Any 4 of the above
Response: A. All of the above
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Stakeholder feedback reports as stated in the View Document

minutes of meetings of the College Council /IQAC/
Curriculum Committee
Sample filled in Structured Feedback to be provided View Document

by the institution for each category claimed in SSR
1.4.2 Feedback on curricula and syllabi obtained from stakeholders is processed in terms of:
E. Feedback not collected
D. Feedback collected
C. Feedback collected and analysed
B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken
Response: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken on feedback besides such documents made
available on the institutional website
Stakeholder feedback report View Document
Action taken report of the Institution on feedback View Document

report as minuted by the Governing Council,
Syndicate, Board of Management
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Criterion 2 - Teaching-learning and Evaluation
2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile

2.1.1 Due consideration is given to equity and inclusiveness by providing reservation of seats to all
categories during the admission process. Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for
various categories as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years
Response: 26.12
2.1.1.1 Number of students admitted from the reserved categories as per GOI or State Government norms
year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
11 11 21 05 16
2.1.1.2 Number of seats earmarked for reserved categories as per GOI or State Govt. norms year-wise
during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
49 49 49 49 49
Copy of letter issued by state govt. or and Central View Document

Government (which-ever applicable) Indicating the
reserved categories to be considered as per the GO
rule (translated in English)
Annual Report/ BOM report/ Admission report duly View Document

certified by the Head of the Institution
Link for Any other relevant informatio View Document
2.1.2 Average percentage of seats filled in for the various programmes as against the approved
intake
Response: 84.03
2.1.2.1 Number of seats filled-in for various programmes offered by the College as against the approved
intake during the last five years:
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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
72 77 96 106 106
2.1.2.2 Number of approved seats for the same programme in that year
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
115 115 106 106 106
The details certified by the Head of the Institution View Document

clearly mentioning the programs that are not
covered under CET and the number of applications
received for the same
2.1.3 Average percentage of Students admitted demonstrates a national spread and includes students
from other states
Response: 11.87
2.1.3.1 Number of students admitted from other states year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
09 08 16 11 10
List of students enrolled from other states year-wise View Document

during the last 5 years
Copy of the domicile certificate as part of the from View Document

other states and countries and/or Previous
degree/Matriculation / HSC certificate from other
state or country
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2.2 Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 The Institution assesses the learning levels of the students, after admission and organises special
Programmes for advanced learners and low performers The Institution:
1.Follows measurable criteria to identify low performers

2.Follows measurable criteria to identify advanced learners
3.Organizes special programmes for low performers
4.Follows protocol to measure student achievement
E. None of the above
D. Any one of the above
C. Any two of the above
B. Any three of the above
Criteria to identify slow performers and advanced View Document

learners and assessment methodology
Consolidated report of special programs for View Document

advanced learners and slow learners duly attested by
the Head of the Institution
Any other information View Document
2.2.2 Student - Full- time teacher ratio (data of preceding academic year)
Response: 4.78
List of students enrolled in the preceding academic View Document

year
List of full time teachers in the preceding academic View Document

year in the University
Institutional data in prescribed format (data View Document

Templates)
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2.2.3 Institution facilitates building and sustenance of innate talent /aptitude of individual students
(extramural activities/beyond the classroom activities such as student clubs, cultural societies, etc)
Response:
The main focus of the institution is on academics, but at the same time due importance is given to extra-
mural activities as well as both indoor and outdoor sports activities. The college has an Extra Co-curricular
Activity Committee (ECC), which ensures that the students of the college participate in academic, sports
and cultural activities inside as well as outside the college campus. When any national or state level
invitation for academic / sports or cultural fest comes, through the Extra Co-curricular Activity Committee
(ECC) comprising of staff members, the students are encouraged to present scientific papers and posters,
participate in sports and cultural events. The institutional review board (IRB) and institutional ethics
committee (IEC) ensure the standard of each scientific studies and presentations. Various national and state
level championships won for the academic, sports and cultural events held are the proof of the excellence
of the students of the college.
Students participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor games inside the college campus, such as
Table Tennis, Football, Cricket and Badminton for which the college provides with designated play areas
and courts for these games. The college organizes “Sports Week” and “Cultural Week” annually, in which
all students and faculty are encouraged to participate whole-heartedly.
The college also has a well-maintained Gymnasium with a trained gym trainer. Students and
faculties are free to use the facilities to increase their physical fitness. The students are also provided with
proper training in yoga through an eminent Yoga trainer in the college premises so in order to alleviate the
stress, to improve physical and psychological fitness and to reduce the conflict. The development of a
student as a whole is one of the principal of the institution, and the entire academic, extramural, sports and
other enable one to attain all dimensions of personal, social, intellectual, emotional, physical and
psychological development.
Link for Appropriate documentary evidence View Document
2.3 Teaching- Learning Process

2.3.1 Student-centric methods are used for enhancing learning experiences by:
Experiential learning
Integrated/interdisciplinary learning
Participatory learning
Problem solving methodologies
Self-directed learning
Patient-centric and Evidence-Based Learning
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Learning in the Humanities

Project-based learning
Role play
Response:
The institution gives paramount importance and focuses on academic activities through various teaching-
learning methods.
Experimental learning: The institute emphasis on ICT enabled student-centric learning and a
holistic approach of value-based education not only improves their intellectual capabilities but also ensures
their emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being. Research integrated teaching to
encourage research culture among the students. Journal clubs on research and clinical articles are
conducted to improve their critical appraisal skills. Interactive ICT enabled lectures – Students are taught
by didactic lectures with PowerPoint presentations. Active participation of the students is encouraged. An
objective assessment method for evaluation of performance is followed.
Integrated/interdisciplinary learning: Interdisciplinary meetings and presentations like an

orthognathic joint clinical meeting, clinical society meeting, medical and clinical forum are conducted once
in every month. Participatory learning: Tobacco Cessation Training for Interns is conducted by the
Departments of Public Health Dentistry, Oral Medicine & Radiology and Oral Maxillofacial Pathology.
All volunteering out-patients are given counselling by the interns under the presence and guidance of
concerned staff faculty.
Problem-solving methodologies: Problem-based and case-based learning – The faculty act as

facilitators and students develop critical thinking skills for diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment
planning and treatment. Reflective learning and patient-centric learning methods are followed. Self-
directed learning: Self and peer-assisted learning – Advanced learners are encouraged to assist slow
learners. The students are given case presentations, problem-based projects and home assignments. The
students also make three-dimensional models and posters as their projects. Seminars and journal clubs are
conducted regularly. The postgraduate students are guided for preparing PowerPoint presentations of
seminars and journal clubs. The seminars are on basic and advanced topics for improving their knowledge.
Microteaching is done for a small group of students in the clinics and laboratories.
Patient-centric and Evidence-based learning: Students of the institution are taught in clinical
subjects based on patient-centric methods. Evidence-based dentistry is taught and practised in departments
for knowledge enhancement. Learning in Humanities: Co-curricular activities are conducted at
interdepartmental and intercollegiate levels to nurture creative skills for their holistic development. Value-
based education is an integral part of the institutions’ educational policy. The goal of the institution is not
only to encourage academic excellence among students but also imparting moral and ethical values to
make them responsible and socially sensitive citizens. All the undergraduate and postgraduate students
imbibe values of life that are essential for holistic development through advice from faculty, guest lecturers
and experiential learning. Project-based learning: Problem-based projects are given for the acquisition of
lifelong learning skills. Clinical innovations to nurture their creativity and thinking skills are encouraged.
Role Play: Three-dimensional models are shown before explaining procedures and practical works.
Simulations/mannequins are used in the preclinical work.
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Link for learning environment facilities with View Document

geotagging
2.3.2 Institution facilitates the use of Clinical Skills Laboratory / Simulation Based Learning The
Institution:
1.Has Basic Clinical Skills / Simulation Training Models and Trainers for skills in the relevant
disciplines.
2.Has advanced simulators for simulation-based training
3.Has structured programs for training and assessment of students in Clinical Skills Lab /
Simulation based learning.
4.Conducts training programs for the faculty in the use of clinical skills lab and simulation
methods of teaching-learning
Report on training programmes in Clinical skill View Document

lab/simulator Centre
Proof of patient simulators for simulation-based View Document

training
Proof of Establishment of Clinical Skill View Document

Laboratories
Geotagged Photos of the Clinical Skills Laboratory View Document
Details of training programs conducted and details View Document

of participants.
Any other relevant information View Document
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2.3.3 Teachers use ICT-enabled tools for effective teaching and learning process, including online e-
resources
Response:
All the faculties of the institution use ICT-enabled tools for effective teaching and learning process. These
include online study materials and e-resources. Delivery of knowledge is through chalk and blackboard,
power point presentations and 3D and simulation based models. Wi-Fi facility is provided for free to all
teachers as well as students. All lecture halls are enabled with smart-boards, computer, internet and audio-
visual aids for effective learning of students. All clinical departments have individual seminar hall with
projector facility which enables micro-teaching. All teaching faculty of the college are well trained in use
of ICT-enabled tools. Clinical procedures are taught to students with the help of various e-learning sources
and through animated as well as clinical videos. Special surgical procedures which are done in the clinical
departments are streamed live to the lecture halls for learning recent advances in the particular topic.
Regular monitoring and feedbacks of all such activities are taken and amendments are made for future
programs.
File for list of teachers using ICT-enabled tools View Document

(including LMS)
File for details of ICT-enabled tools used for View Document

teaching and learning
Link for webpage describing the “LMS/ View Document

Academic Management System”
2.3.4 Student :Mentor Ratio (preceding academic year)
Response: 11.35
2.3.4.1 Total number of mentors in the preceding academic year
Response: 40
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Log Book of mentor View Document
Copy of circular pertaining the details of mentor and View Document

their allotted mentees
Approved Mentor list as announced by the HEI View Document

Allotment order of mentor to mentee
Link for any other information View Document
2.3.5 The teaching learning process of the institution nurtures creativity, analytical skills and
innovation among students
Response:
The innovative teaching approaches are encouraged by the head of the institution and head of the
departments. The innovative posters and three-dimensional models are made by the students under the
guidance of faculty and used for teaching students and public. For better focussing and understanding, the
lecture classes are timed up to 45 minutes and micro-teaching are more promoted in the respective
department, thus the students are able to understand and learn the subject easily and effectively. The
preclinical students are unaware of the reasons for learning basic subjects and feel it tedium. To ease this
situation, they are permitted to visit clinical departments in small batches and acquaint themselves with
clinical procedures, the basics of which they are learning in the preclinical years. Students are taught
beyond the syllabus. They present clinical innovations in scientific conferences. The students are
encouraged by the faculty to participate in debates on controversial topics. The Institutional Review Board
and Institutional Ethics Committee scrutinize all projects conducted in the institution. All students present
their scientific presentations to be presented in conferences before the Institutional Review Board; this
process ensures the high standard and quality of the same. Students are guided to take up short projects in
the central research laboratory which is well monitored by the department faculty as well as by the research
centre. Students are guided to use ICT facility to present seminars and do journal discussions in the
departments. Students are encouraged to participate and present in state, national and international
conferences to present scientific paper and posters under the guidance of faculty members. Students under
the guidance of faculty publish scientific papers in national and international scientific journals. Students
are trained in various public health related aspects like tobacco cessation, patient counselling and other
motivation skills through the various speciality cells functioning in the institution. Students are encouraged
and guided to design and delivery public awareness and education posters and models related various
topics on the occasions of No-Tobacco Day, World AIDS Day, Oral Hygiene Day, Dentist Day, and so on.
Link for appropriate documentary evidence View Document
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2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality

2.4.1 Average percentage of fulltime teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years
Response: 100
Sanction letters indicating number of posts View Document

(including Management sanctioned posts) by
competent authority (in English/translated in
English)
2.4.2 Average percentage of fulltime teachers with Ph.D./D.Sc./ D.Lit./DM/M Ch/DNB in super
specialities /other PG degrees (like MD/ MS/ MDS etc.,) in Health Sciences (like MD/ MS/ MDS
etc.,) for recognition as Ph.D guides as per the eligibility criteria stipulated by the Regulatory
Councils /Affiliating Universities.
Response: 2.14
2.4.2.1 Number of fulltime teachers with Ph.D/D.Sc./D.Lit./DM/M Ch/DNB in super specialities / other
PG degrees (like MD/ MS/ MDS etc.,) in Health Sciences for recognition as Ph.D guides as per the
eligibility criteria stipulated by the Regulatory Councils. Last five years data to be entered.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
04 03 03 00 00
Copies of Guideship letters or authorization of View Document

research guide provide by the the university
2.4.3 Average teaching experience of fulltime teachers in number of years (preceding academic year)
Response: 5.49
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2.4.3.1 Total teaching experience of fulltime teachers in number of years (cumulative experience)
Response: 521.32
Consolidated Experience certificate duly certified View Document

by the Head of the insitution
2.4.4 Average percentage of teachers trained for development and delivery of e-content / e-courses
during the last 5 years
Response: 34.76
2.4.4.1 Number of teachers trained for development and delivery of e-contents / e-courses year-wise during
the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
66 59 38 00 00
Certificate of completion of training for View Document

development of and delivery of e-contents / e-
courses / video lectures / demonstrations
Web-link to the contents delivered by the faculty View Document

hosted in the HEI’s website
2.4.5 Average Percentage of fulltime teachers who received awards and recognitions for excellence in
teaching, student mentoring, scholarships, professional achievements and academic leadership at
State, National, International levels from Government / Government-recognized agencies /
registered professional associations / academies during the last five years
Response: 0.84
2.4.5.1 Number of fulltime teachers who received awards and recognitions for excellence in teaching and
student mentoring, scholarships, professional achievements and academic leadership at State, National,
International levels from Government / Government-recognized agencies / registered professional
associations / academies during the last five years
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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
03 01 00 00 00
e-Copies of award letters (scanned or soft copy) for View Document

achievements
Link to additional information View Document
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 The Institution adheres to the academic calendar for the conduct of Continuous Internal
Evaluation and ensures that it is robust and transparent
Response:
Since its inception, the college is providing annual calendar of events covering commencement of
academic session, meetings of statutory bodies and their schedule, dates of curricular and co-curricular
activities, examination schedules, preparatory leave, vacations, college activities, etc. This calendar of
events is made available to all stakeholders before the commencement of calendar year. The academic
calendar is the living document of the college that has evolved continuously. It gives academic directions
and provides a set of strategies for accomplishing the academic mission of the college. As the calendar is
given at the beginning of the academic year, students have ample time to plan and do their assignments,
projects and prepare for exams. The timetable is so spaced that all students can participate in co-curricular
and extra-curricular activities like sports, cultural and academic competitions. This ensures a proper
balance between academics and other activities. The performances of all students admitted to the course
are evaluated internally on a continuous basis. The distribution of marks and weightage of all assessments
are decided by the concerned departments and are announced to students in advance, so they can prepare
for the same. Evaluations can be in the form of Written Test, Clinical Examination, Practical Examination
and Viva-voce. The mechanism to deal with examination related grievances are transparent, efficient and
time-bound. Question papers are prepared by the concerned respective faculties with due consideration to
the uniform representation from all topics of the syllabus. Internal assessment and final university
examinations are conducted in a separate examination hall. There is no room for malpractice as there are
four or five faculty members who are assigned with exam duty at a time in the exam hall and at the same
time, students are monitored by the exam Superintendant through Closed Circuit Cameras (CCTV). Mobile
Jammers are installed in the examination hall that ensures the blockade of electronic devices. All internal
examinations are conducted and evaluated in an unbiased manner (Centralized Evaluation) by the
concerned department faculties. After all internal examinations board meeting and parent-teacher meetings
are held to evaluate the progress of each student. The institution ensures that seminars, workshops, clinical
society meeting, academic meetings, conferences, special lecturers, remedial classes and coaching classes
are fit in the calendar of events and it does hinder with the regular classes. Students find ample time to do
projects, attend seminars, workshops, present scientific papers and posters in national and international
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conferences apart from their regular academic calendar events. The institution ensures no burden falls on
students to complete their academic works.
Link for dates of conduct of internal assessment View Document

examinations
Link for academic calendar View Document
2.5.2 Mechanism to deal with examination related grievances is transparent, time-bound and
efficient
Response:
To address all issues related to examinations, the institution takes measures to rectify them. Though the
final exams are conducted by the affiliated university who also provides the marks card and degree
certificate, the institution ensures the process of the same to be smooth and effective. The exam cell
ensures that the internal marks are sent to the university through the university web portal for the
institution. A copy of the same is kept for record purpose and for future reference. Before the final
university exams, the students obtain work completion certificate for all concerned departments, which in
turn is submitted to the concerned batch coordinators who report to the head of the institution and to the
governing council. Once the no-due is obtained from the office, students pay the exam fees on a given date
and forms are filled and submitted. The payment of exam fees, uploading exam application forms and
obtaining hall tickets are streamlined online and completely monitored by the administrative office
members along with the batch coordinators. This whole process is monitored and supervised by the
principal and vice-principals (Academics and Administration) who in turn report to the institution
governing council. The exam committee and cell are having the complete responsibility to conduct the
exam process smoothly. The exam cell makes proper arrangements for conducting exams. Faculties are
assigned exam duty and the whole process is conducted meticulously and in a disciplined manner. The
college appoints office staff to obtain marks results, marks card and degree certificate from the university.
The college has also appointed faculty representatives to university who addresses grievances related to
exams. The marks card obtained from university are distributed to students and grievances related to the
same addressed swiftly. The office staffs and representatives to university help the students to rectify and
set right any difficulties related to university exams. The institution is a hundred percent committed to
providing an effective and transparent mechanism to address grievances related to exam related issues.
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File for number of grievances regarding University View Document

examinations/Internal Evaluation
File for details of University examinations / View Document

Continuous Internal Evaluations (CIE) conducted
File for any other relevant information View Document
2.5.3 Reforms in the process and procedure in the conduct of evaluation/examination; including
Continuous Internal Assessment to improve the examination system.
Response:
The institution has in place an effective continuous evaluation system through which the students are
assessed based on their performance. The final exams are conducted by the affiliating university. Internal
marks are an integral part of the result and it is necessary for every student to attain a certain percentage of
marks. The internal marks are awarded to after assessing student’s performance in monthly tests, internal
exams, assignments, attendance, class participation and involvement in college activities. Extra weightage
is given to students while awarding internal marks who participate and present scientific papers and posters
in national and international conferences. For the continuous internal evaluation of students first, second
and third internal assessment examinations are conducted for each batch at three months interval. Before
the date of every internal examination, the department furnishes and display the portions in the department
notice boards. Three sets of question papers are prepared and submitted to the exam cell and one question
paper is secretively selected by the exam cell based on a choice-based system. The internal exams answer
sheet evaluation is centralized that is as same as that of the affiliating university. Other than regular internal
assessment monthly test, end-posting exams, micro discussions are conducted. All examinations are
conducted in the examination hall under strict surveillance by faculty members as well as by close circuit
cameras and signal jammers. A board meeting is conducted by the governing council along with all head of
departments at the end of every internal exam and before the final university exam. In this meeting, the
internal marks awarded to students are discussed. The same council make decisions regarding the
parameters of the distribution of marks based on university guidelines and suggestions regarding awarding
of marks to students. The decision of the same is communicated to all faculty members which ensures
uniform assessment of students.
Link for Information on examination reforms View Document
Other Upload Files
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2.5.4 The Institution provides opportunities to students for midcourse improvement of performance
through specific interventions Opportunities provided to students for midcourse improvement of
performance through:
1.Timely administration of CIE

2.On time assessment and feedback
3.Makeup assignments/tests
4.Remedial teaching/support
Re-test and Answer sheets View Document
Policy document of the options claimed by the View Document

institution duly signed by the Head of the Institution
Policy document of midcourse improvement of View Document

performance of students
List of opportunities provided for the students for View Document

midcourse improvement of performance in the
examinations
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 The Institution has stated the learning outcomes (generic and programme-specific) and
graduate attributes as per the provisions of the Regulatory bodies and the University; which are
communicated to the students and teachers through the website and other documents
Response:
The Program outcomes, program-specific outcomes and course outcomes are displayed on the website and
the copies of the same are available with the IQAC who creates awareness periodically. The syllabus of
each program is prepared by the affiliating university that is uploaded in the website and communicated to
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the students at the onset of the classes by providing a copy of the same. The departments ensure that these
program outcomes, program-specific outcomes and course outcomes are properly explained and made to
understand in the orientation programs. The course description includes course syllabus, reference books,
timetable, course objective, course outcomes daily teaching plan, delivery methodologies and assessment
methods. Course description provides students with an insight on how classes are to be handled and
expected outcomes from the students by learning through the topics prepared by the respective faculty
members. The students are motivated as well as guided to think and indulge in self-study. Learning in the
institution is in the form of demonstrations, small group discussions, seminars, clinical work and
continuing education programs. The progression from pre-clinical to clinical phase is smooth as the course
and curriculum as designed so. Extra-provision is made in the daily schedule for all students for reading. A
class library with all facilities for reading and studying is provided to all. Even after class hours, the library
stays open to students as well as for faculty. Audio-visual aids, computer-assisted learning aids and internet
facilities enable students to plan and learn comprehensive treatment modalities with its recent advances.
Continuous educational programs and clinical training programs are conducted at regular periods to
upgrade the knowledge as well as sharpen the clinical skills. The most important part of all successful
competency-based curriculums is continuous assessment. Every year two internal exam and one model
exams are held (Theory & Practical) for assessment of academic, diagnostic, comprehensive treatment
planning and clinical skills. Apart from this monthly monitoring of academics is done to assure the
knowledge dissemination as well as feedback of learning from students. The entire programmes, special
lectures and discussions in the classroom teaching are centred on these objectives and so there is
continuous evaluation of the program outcomes, program-specific outcomes and course outcomes.
Link for upload Course Outcomes for all courses View Document
(exemplars from Glossary)
Link for relevant documents pertaining to learning View Document

outcomes and graduate attributes
Link for methods of the assessment of learning View Document

outcomes and graduate attributes
2.6.2 Incremental performance in Pass percentage of final year students in the last five years
Response: 94.84
2.6.2.1 Number of final year students of all the programmes, who qualified in the university examinations
in each of the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
83 81 70 50 46
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2.6.2.2 Number of final year students of all the programmes, who appeared for the examinations in each of
the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
85 84 71 54 49
Trend analysis for the last five years in graphical View Document
form
Reports from Controller of Exam (COE) office/ View Document

Registrar evaluation mentioning the relevant details
and the result analysis performed by the institution
duly attested by the Head of the Institution
List of Programmes and the number of students View Document

passed and appeared in the final year examination
each year for the last five years
Link for the annual report of examination results View Document

as placed before BoM/ Syndicate/ Governing
Council for the last five years
2.6.3 The teaching learning and assessment processes of the Institution are aligned with the stated
learning outcomes.
Response:
Each course outcome of individual courses is assessed with respect to the attainment level. The attainment
level is judged based on the student average performance in the internal and examination reflected in the
analysis of the result. Attainment is measured in terms of the actual percentage of students getting a set
percentage of marks. If targets are achieved, then all the course outcomes are attained for that year and the
program is expected to set higher targets for the following years as a part of continuous improvement. If
targets are not achieved then an action plan is put in place to attain the target in subsequent years. Course
outcomes are measured based on the individual marks obtained by the students against the maximum
marks. Every subject faculty will set a target to achieve. If the entire class crosses this target, the particular
course outcome is attained. The Program outcomes, program-specific outcomes and course outcomes are
assessed through the success rate of students in internal assessments, university exams, ability to handle
situations and being employed as per skills. All students at the time of graduation will be able to do:-
1.Critical Thinking: Take informed actions after identifying the assumptions that frame thinking and
actions.
2.Effective Communication: Speak, read, write and listen in person and through electronic media and
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make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.
3.Social Interaction: Elicit views, mediate disagreements and help the community.
4.Environmental Sustainability: Understand the issues of environmental context and sustainable
development.
5.Life-long Learning: Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the
broadest context of socio-technological changes.
6.Be a Citizen with Ethical Values: Empathetically demonstrate social concern and understand the
moral dimensions of life.
The institution measures the attainment of outcomes through feedback from students with regard to the
program/course. The feedback helps the institution to make necessary changes in the set academic goals in
order to attain the course objectives. A considerable number of the graduate's purse post-graduation is an
indication of attainment of program outcomes, program-specific outcomes and course outcomes as desired
by the institution. The high pass percentage is another indication of the success of the learning process in
the course outcomes.
Link for programme-specific learning outcomes View Document
2.6.4 Presence and periodicity of parent-teachers meetings, remedial measures undertaken and
outcome analysis
Response:
After the completion of all exams, the concerned year coordinators take feedback from the concerned
department coordinators about the list of students to be called for Parent-teacher meeting, which occurs
after every internal examination. Before the marks are sent to the exam cell from the departments,
sufficient time period will be provided for the students to individually come to the department and check
their papers for any corrections or any other issues. If and only if no issues are raised by the students, the
marks are forwarded to the exam cell. After every internal examination marks are sent to parents from the
exam cell. One date is fixed after the exams for the meeting, each day for a year. Parents coming on a
concerned day, meet the concerned department coordinator along with the student ward to discuss the
marks and issue pertaining to academics. The parents, as well as their wards, are free to discuss any issues
that are hindering with the academics and remedial measures are discussed with the parents. After each
internal exam, slow learners are identified and extra-focus is given to them. The students are given
complete freedom to discuss and express any issues and problems that they face which includes language,
emotional distress and academics. Once the issues and problems are identified and understood, the students
are empathetically taken care. If required counselling are given individually. Mentoring system in place
ensures the identification of problems that a student face which affects the academics and remedial
measures are initiated to overcome the same. Extra-classes are conducted if there are any difficulties in the
learning of any academic content. Before all university theory exams, revision classes are taken for a
proper understanding of the topics and before all university practical exams, practice in viva-voce is
conducted which enable all students to excel in the exams. The above-mentioned measures ensure the
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improvement as well as excellence of the slow learners in university exams.
Link for follow up reports on the action taken and View Document
outcome analysis.
Link for proceedings of parent –teachers meetings View Document

held during the last 5 years
2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey

2.7.1 Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process
Response:
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Criterion 3 - Research, Innovations and Extension
3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research

3.1.1 Percentage of teachers recognized as PG/ Ph.D research guides by the respective University
Response: 10
3.1.1.1 Number of teachers recognized as PG/Ph.D research guides during the last 5 years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
15 13 6 6 6
List of full time teacher during the last five years View Document
Copies of Guideship letters or authorization of View Document

research guide provide by the university
3.1.2 Average Percentage of teachers awarded national /international fellowships / financial support
for advanced studies/collaborative research and participation in conferences during the last five
years
Response: 1.08
3.1.2.1 Number of teachers awarded national/ international fellowship / Financial support for advanced
studies/collaborative research and conference participation in Indian and Overseas Institutions year-wise
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3 0 2 0 0
Fellowship award letter / grant letter from the View Document

funding agency
3.1.3 Total number of research projects/clinical trials funded by government, industries and non-
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governmental agencies during the last five years
Response: 0
3.1.3.1 Number of research projects/clinical trials funded by government/industries and non-government

agencies year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0 0 0 0 0
3.2 Innovation Ecosystem

3.2.1 Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations including incubation centre and other
initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge
Response:
Rajas Dental College and Hospital serves as a well-known centre for guiding and supporting research
activities for its students and staffs. The institute has a central research laboratory with all the mandated
and advanced equipments for meticulous research in the field of dentistry. Some of such equipments
includes penta head microscope, carbon dioxide incubator, cooling centrifuge, inverted tissue active
triangular microscope and so on.
Varieties of programmes are regularly organized every year to impart the importance of innovative
research onto its students. Staffs and students were given incentives for publication of article in research
journals, scientific presentation in international/national conferences and special awards for prize winning.
Institution has a well-established research and ethical committee, which include well-known researchers,
excellent in the field of innovation. Students / Staffs doing research are guided and analysed by this expect
team of members. Priority is given to appoint staff, who posses rich experience in research and good
academic credibility.
Once the mentor identifies the student as fast learners, in the first year, they are given orientation towards
presentation of papers/posters/table top clinics in conference and conventions. Once the students enter
clinics, a detailed workshop will be organised by the institute to seed the research ideas in these young
minds. Such students were guided and encouraged to publish their innovations in research journals.
During internship it is mandatory for students to do atleast one original research/survey /clinical studies.
Every year an exclusive ten day programme is being organized to convey research methodology, research
writing, statistics every year for the post graduate students and staffs by a team of experts in respective
fields. Our postgraduate students have published enormous number of research papers in esteemed
journals.
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Our institute has Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with national and international research
institutes to promote combined researches. Interested students are permitted to observe biological
procedure in nearby research laboratories. Seminars, symposium are organised by the institution with eye-
opening lectures from Deans, Principals and icons from nearby and well-known Colleges/University.
Link for details of the facilities and innovations View Document

made
3.2.2 Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Research methodology, Good Clinical, Laboratory, Pharmacy and Collection practices, writing for
Research Grants and Industry-Academia Collaborations during the last five years
Response: 4
3.2.2.1 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry-
Academia Innovative practices year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3 1 0 0 0
Report of the workshops/seminars with photos View Document
3.3 Research Publications and Awards

3.3.1 The Institution ensures implementation of its stated Code of Ethics for research. The
Institution has a stated Code of Ethics for research, the implementation of which is ensured by the
following:
1.There is an Institutional ethics committee which oversees the implementation of all research
projects
2.All the projects including student project work are subjected to the Institutional ethics
committee clearance
3.The Institution has plagiarism check software based on the Institutional policy
4.Norms and guidelines for research ethics and publication guidelines are followed
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Share the code of ethics of research clearly stating View Document

the claims of the institution duly signed by the Head
of the Institution
Institutional data in prescribed forma View Document
3.3.2 Average number of Ph.D/ DM/ M Ch/ PG Degree in the respective disciplines received per
recognized PG teacher of the Institution during the last five years.
Response: 0.65
3.3.2.1 Number of Ph.D.s /DM/M Ch/PG degrees in the respective disciplines received per recognized PG
teachers of the Institution during the last five years.
Response: 30
3.3.2.2 Number of PG teachers recognized as guides by the Regulatory Bodies / Universities during the
last five years.
Response: 46
PhD/ DM/ M Ch/ PG Degree Award letters of View Document

students (with guide’s name mentioned)
Link for any additional information View Document
3.3.3 Average number of papers published per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC -CARE list
in the UGC website/Scopus/ Web of Science/ PubMed during the last five years
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Response: 0
Web-link provided by institution in the template View Document

which redirects to the journal webpage published
in UGC notified list
3.3.4 Average number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers
published in national/ international conference proceedingsindexed in UGC-CARE list on the UGC
website/Scopus/Web of Science/PubMed/ during the last five years
Response: 0
3.4 Extension Activities

3.4.1 Total number of extension and outreach activities carried out in collaboration with National
and International agencies, Industry, community, Government and Non-Government organizations
engaging NSS / NCC / Red Cross / YRC / Institutional clubs etc. during the last five years.
Response: 190
3.4.1.1 Number of extension and outreach activities carried out in collaboration with National and
International agencies, Industry, community, Government and Non-Government organizations engaging
NSS/NCC/Red Cross/YRC/Institutional clubs etc. during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
46 36 40 30 38
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Photographs or any supporting document in View Document

relevance
List of students in NSS/NCC/Red Cross/YRC View Document

involved in the extension and outreach activities
year-wise during the last five years
3.4.2 Average percentage of students participating in extension and outreach activities during the
last five years
Response: 12.2
3.4.2.1 Number of students participating in extension and outreach activities year-wise during last five
years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
69 58 47 57 72
3.4.3 Number of awards and recognitions received for extension and outreach activities from
Government / other recognised bodies during the last five years
Response:
Describe the nature and basis of awards /recognitions received for extension and outreach activities of the
Institutions from Government /other recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years within 500
words
Response:
Rajas Dental College and Hospital is located in a rural place with population having poor health awareness
and low socio-economic status. The institution conducts free dental and medical camps, awareness
programmes, blood donation camps and cancer screening programmes and so on. With permission from
local authorities and government agencies initial treatments were provided in their locations and further
treatments are carried out in the Hospital, at nominal cost for the patient. Free accommodation and food are
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also provided for the needful population at their will. Rajas Dental College and Hospital has made
memorandum of understanding with different schools and colleges to screen their students and do the
needful treatment on a regular basis. Students who are doing internship and postgraduation are posted on a
regular basis and treatments are carried out.
Our institution has a special consideration for anti-tobacco usage in the nearby society. The hospital has a
special anti-tobacco cell to educate all the tobacco using people visiting the institution and also the anti-
tobacco cell creates and displays banners, videos and education materials for creating awareness.
Link for list of awards for extension activities in View Document

the last 5 year
Link for e-copies of the award letters View Document
3.4.4 Institutional social responsibility activities in the neighborhood community in terms of

education, environmental issues like Swachh Bharath, health and hygiene awareness, delivery of
free/ subsidized health care and socio economic development issues carried out by the students and
staff, including the amount of expenditure incurred during the last five years
Response:
Faculty and students from Rajas Dental College and Hospital are encouraged to participate in collaboration
with government and non-government organizations in carrying out social outreach programs. Institute
appreciates the services provided by students and faculty by considering their working for such activities as
on duty. Some of these services are implemented as training program for the postgraduates and interns,
who are posted regularly in centres like Boothapandy government hospital, Regional cancer centre,
Trivandrum etc and are included in their academic curriculum. Interns are also posted on rotational basis in
satellite centres as a part of rural and urban health postings for Compulsory Rotatory Internship.
Some of the salient contributions of Rajas Dental College and Hospital to institutional social
responsibilities include:
1.Participation in Government recognized health care programs:

1.Screening and treatment camps for various oral diseases
2.Oral cancer screening Programs
3.School dental health camps
4.Blood donation camps
5.Oral hygiene and Dental camps
1.Training programs:
1.Training for Basic Life Support;
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2.Awareness programs:
1.World No Tobacco Day
2.World Health day
3.AIDS awareness program
4.Cancer Awareness
5.Health education on environment and health
6.Oral Hygiene Day
3.Social camps and surveillance:
1.Cleaning the streets and villages
4.Telemedicine outreach activities
The institution promote university-neighborhood network and student engagement, contributing to

the holistic development of students and sustained community development
The university-neighbourhood network and student engagement is promoted by the university
through the following stages.
a. Curricular components of community services to inculcate the spirit of student
participation in all these activities at the field level.
b. The neighbourhood networking is sustained through linkages with health services
c. Services through mobile healthcare and mobile telemedicine along with students also
facilitate engagement
The institution promote the participation of the students and faculty in extension activities including
participation in NSS, NCC, Red cross and other National/ International programs
The university has established NSS from its own resources and has launched programs on maintenance of
hygiene and tobacco cessation
Community service through media and camps:
Institution encourages its faculty from various departments to participate in television and radio programs
and participate in question and answer session by which, the general public is able to clarify their doubts.
The department of public health dentistry has satellite centers in Radhapuram and Nagercoil where they
treat the patients and this hands – on experience is useful for sustained community development.
Schools are adopted as a part and all the dental needs for students are met by the students and staffs.
The involvement of the Community in the college’s outreach activities
1.Health Camps
2.Public Health Dentistry
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College has received awards for extension activities and / contributions to social /
community development.
Development of students from rural/ tribal backgrounds
1.Fees waivers and Fees subsidy

2.Book Bank facilities
3.English communication skills through the language laboratory
4.Entrepreneurship skills through the E- Cell
5.Women Empowerment programs
6.Providing Employment
Link for details of Institutional social View Document

responsibility activities in the neighbourhood
community during the last 5 years
3.5 Collaboration
3.5.1 Average number of Collaborative activities for research, faculty exchange, student exchange/
Industry-internship etc. per year for the last five years
Response: 7.8
3.5.1.1 Total number of Collaborative activities for research, faculty exchange, student exchange year-
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
12 8 9 5 5
Documentary evidence/agreement in support of View Document

collaboration
Certified copies of collaboration documents and View Document

exchange visits
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3.5.2 Total number of Functional MoUs/linkages with Institutions/ Industries in India and abroad
for academic, clinical training / internship, on-the job training, project work, student / faculty
exchange, collaborative research programmes etc. for last five years
Response: 26
3.5.2.1 Number of functional MoUs/linkages with Institutions/ industries in India and abroad for academic,
clinical training / internship, on-the job training, project work, student / faculty exchange, collaborative
research programmes etc. for the last five years
Response: 26
E-copies of the MoU’s with institution/ industry/ View Document

corporate house, Indicating the start date and
completion date
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Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Physical Facilities

4.1.1 The institution has adequate facilities for teaching - learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories,
computing equipment, etc
Response:
4.1.1 The Institution has adequate facilities for teaching- learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories,
computing equipment etc.
Response :
The College provides a state of the art infrastructure that gives the students excellent
learning opportunity as it is critically related to the vision of our college and hence the facilities provided
are beyond the requirements of Dental Council of India and The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University. The four Lecture Halls are air conditioned and spacious, augmented with Integrated Audio-
Visual teaching aids, of which 2 are smart classrooms installed with Samsung TVs & Cybernetics
Intellispace smart system to enhance the learning process. The 9 Seminar Halls are well-equipped
airconditioned halls for each dental specialty, with latest audio-visual aids projectors, white boards,
internet connectivity for conducting seminars and workshops thus provide best quality of learning
experience. The Syndicate Room / Pearl Hall provides the perfect setting for CDE programs for staffs &
Students, brain-storming sessions, group discussions, Clinical skill development programs for interns etc
which can accommodate 100 people. The State-of-the-art auditorium with seating capacity of over 1000
act as a common ground for students, faculty and guest speakers of various fields for regular interfaces,
conferences and other events. The Central Research Lab is well equipped to conduct advanced research.
MoU’s with research institutes and regular discussions are conducted regrading updates in various fields.
The institution is having a Central library with the built-up area at 9000.sq.m and seating capacity at 250.
A separate section for international and speciality driven journals with catalogue is present. Library is
integrated with browsing room with 25 computers to facilitate E-learning. The college has satellite centres
at Radhapuram & Vetturnimadam where students are posted for emergency treatment and referral. A tie up
with Boothapandi Government hospital provides community-based learning for the students. The
Departments are spacious and are equipped in accordance with the regulations by Dental council of India.
There are specially designed Preclinical labs tendered to facilitate the best learning experience for the
students. They are equipped with patient simulators in Prosthodontic and Conservative dentistry
departments help the undergraduate students to have hands-on experience of various dental procedures
prior to their clinical postings. Advanced Diagnostics such as Histopathology lab with IHC, Stem cell
culture etc helps in accurate diagnosis of lesions and teaches students about differential diagnosis.Digital
dental radiographywith both intraoral and extraoral techniques like IOPA, OPG, CBCT facilitates student
learning from single to three dimensions. Postgraduates that lend more possibilities in diagnostics,
treatment plan and presentation of the orthodontics case are using Nemoceph, the orthodontic analysis tool.
Well-equipped dental operation theatre has widened the expertise of treating oral rehabilitation. Museum
is present for the students to have knowledge of various subjects that they must cover during the BDS
course. The museum is upgraded time to time.
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http://rajasdentalcollege.com/index.php/RDadmin/academicfacilities
http://rajasdentalcollege.com/index.php/RDadmin/clinicsfacilities
Link for list of available teaching-learning View Document

facilities such as Classrooms, Laboratories, ICT
enabled facilities including Teleconference
facilities etc., mentioned above.
Link for geotagged photographs View Document
4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities to support physical and recreational requirements of
students and staff – sports, games (indoor, outdoor), gymnasium, auditorium, yoga centre, etc. and
for cultural activities
Response:
4.1.2 The Institution has adequate facilities for sports, games (indoor, outdoor), gymnasium, yoga
centre etc. and cultural activities
Response :
Rajas Dental College has 5 acres of Sports Complex. The Institution emphasizes on physical
activities to provide both fitness and mental relaxation. The collegehas various options to play various
sports. The 3 acres of cricket ground bring the students together daily for various sports activities. The
basket ball ground and volley ball ground of 0.5 acre each bring the students together for better
coordination, team work improving mental and physical health. The 6000 sq.ft indoor stadium is ideal for
playing badminton, shuttle, table tennis and indoor games. Provision for cycling was provided with
campus cycles. The training is given for field events like long jump, high jump, javelin throw, shot put,
discus throw by the physical trainer. Intracollege Sports meet is being conducted annually. Annual sports
& cultural activities are organized by the Co-Curricular activity committee. The campus has gymnasium
of 750 sq.ft area equipped with 11-stage multigym, advanced treadmill, weights for strengthening exercises
. The fitness centre is free to use for all students and have separate timings for girls & boys. Through its
excellent sports facilities, the college offers opportunities to students for regular work-out, lifestyle
management and interaction. Yoga classes are conducted in yoga centre of 420 sq.ft for students in the
morning and evening as per their convenience. The cavernous auditorium of 18000 sq.ft is capitalized as
multifaceted gallery for various cultural activities during annual college day, Pongal, Onam, Christmas
celebrations etc. Every year the students from Rajas dental College participate in Inter-institutional Sports
Competitions event ( Moksha&Sangamam ) held as mega at the State capital. We are the Overall winners
of sports& Cultural events in past 3 years.
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facilities
Link for geotagged photographs View Document
4.1.3 Availability and adequacy of general campus facilities and overall ambience
Response:
4.1.3 Availability and adequacy of general campus facilities and overall ambience :
The institute provides high class infrastructure that caters to the needs of students, faculty and patients to
offer the finest patient care and technological resources. In our Institution, we have a Medical Ward with
25-beds with extended timings to attend emergencies. The emergency ward is run by experienced doctors
and we have an Oncall woman counsellor and clinical psychologist. The medical ward has 24x7 driver and
vehicle, first aid kit and necessary equipment for any emergency purpose. Pharmacy is conveniently
located in the 1st floor for the patients. The Dental Store offers the necessary dental products for the
students at an affordable rate. The campus houses well ventilated spacious hostels for girls and boys
separately. The salient features of hostel include self-contained toilet cum bath with hot water facility,
study table with cabinet to store books, wardrobes and cots, purified water for drinking, uninterrupted
electricity supply with generator backup and 24 hours high security with security guards and CCTV
surveillance.Laundry service is available for the convenience of the students. The hostel mess provides
good quality, hygienic well-balanced food enabling students to experience a sense of “home away from
home” while in campus. Cafeteria in the campus offers varied menu and comfortable surroundings, thus
becoming student’s favourite hangout. The snack shop provides snacks, cold beverages to suit the palate.
Axis bank ATM Centre is available at our campus. Solar panels have been installed in our campus as a
source of renewable energy. Water treatment plant is present in the campus where the water is treated by
Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant before supplied for drinking purpose. Toilets are provided in each floor with
signage boards to make it easy for the patients. Separate bathrooms are provided in each department
separate for students & staffs. Highest standard of maintenance of the toilets is daily carried out by
outsourced staff. We have ample parking for staffs, students, visitors separately with good road lanes and
signage boards all over the campus. Campus has Wi-Fi facilities for all staff members to enable all
education services and resources. Separate Common rooms are provided for Girls and Boys with attached
toilets. Newspapers and magazines are kept in the common room for the students.
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facilities
4.1.4 Average percentage of expenditure incurred, excluding salary, for infrastructure development
and augmentation during the last five years
Response: 35.43
4.1.4.1 Expenditure incurred, excluding salary, for infrastructure development and augmentation year-
wise during the last five years (INR in lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
181.4 60.2 180.9 193.1 146.6
Provide the consolidated expenditure towards View Document

infrastructure development and augmentation during
last five years duly certified by Chartered
Accountant and Head of the institution.
Audited utilization statements (highlight relevant View Document

items)
4.2 Clinical, Equipment and Laboratory Learning Resources

4.2.1 Teaching Hospital, equipment, clinical teaching-learning and laboratory facilities are as
stipulated by the respective Regulatory Bodies
Response:
4.2.1 Teaching hospitals , Clinical teaching learning and laboratory facilities as stipulated by the respective
regulatory bodies
The infrastructural facilities available for training undergraduate and postgraduate students are in
accordance with the regulations formulated by the DCI. The clinical training facilities are continuously
updated to ensure that students are provided with the state of art facilities. The Governing council is keen
to provide an excellent academic environment for around 600 students with 95 highly competent teaching
faculties. The infrastructure contains teaching and learning facilities that include smart classrooms,
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specialized laboratories, Discussion halls, and a well-stacked library. Each specialty has an outpatient
dental clinical facility equipped with electronic dental chairs connected to a centralized suction unit. 170
electronic chairs are installed in the institution, 3 dental chairs are installed in the 2 satellite clinics which
cater to the needs of the surrounding rural population and 1 dental chair and 2 portable dental chairs are
installed in the mobile dental van for the outreach community services intended to improve accessibility to
quality dental healthcare. The dental hospital has a fully equipped operation theatre complex to perform
major and minor surgeries, furnished with 2 bedded ICU, 2 bedded postoperative care and 2 ventilator
support equipment which can be used as necessitated. The 22 bedded general wards with separate male and
female wings are available to accommodate the inpatients. The clinical departments are complemented
with Radiovisiographs (RVG’s) as necessitated to minimize the radiation exposure to both the patients and
clinicians. The department of oral medicine and radiology is equipped with dental Cone beam Computed
Tomography (CBCT) to provide advanced diagnostics. To improve the research activities Central research
lab (CRL), have the most advanced research microscope, stereoscope and Immuno-histochemistry
facilities, clinical laboratory services for the patients at nominal costs to carryout hematological
investigations as an aid in diagnosis. Department of Prosthodontics have Acrylic and ceramic
Laboratories with the cutting-edge equipments. The Geriatric clinic is exclusive for the old aged people
where they are treated with utmost care & concern.The Microscopic Clinic & Aesthetic clinic in the Dept
of Conservative dentistry is exclusive and specialized as necessitated.
Laboratories (Dental Subjects) Adequate.

Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and dental material lab 3785. sq. ft.
Pre-clinical conservative lab 3235. sq. ft.
Oral biology and oral pathology lab 3160. sq. ft.
Laboratory for orthodontics and Pedodontics 3620. sq. ft.
Laboratories (Medical Subjects) Adequate.
(only for independent dental colleges) 6900. sq. ft.
Anatomy dissection hall with storage for cadavers, osteology,
demonstration room etc.
One laboratory for physiology and pathology and microbiology with4000. sq. ft.
stores and preparation rooms for individual subjects attached to it.
Laboratory for biochemistry and pharmacology with store and3500. sq. ft.
preparation rooms separately for both subjects
Prosthodontics 3400. sq. ft.
Conservative Dentistry 2200. sq. ft.
Oral pathology for histopathology 1000. sq. ft.
Haematology and clinical biochemistry 500. sq. ft.
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Link for the list of facilities available for patient View Document
care, teaching-learning and research
Link for the facilities as per the stipulations of the View Document
respective Regulatory Bodies with Geotagging
4.2.2 Average number of patients per year treated as outpatients and inpatients in the teaching
hospital for the last five years
Response: 92097
4.2.2.1 Number of patients treated as outpatients in the teaching hospital year-wise during the last five
years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
95530 93453 92848 88972 89293
4.2.2.2 Number of patients treated as inpatients in the teaching hospital year-wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
90 84 73 93 49
Year-wise outpatient and inpatient statistics for the View Document

last 5 years
Extract of patient details duly attested by the Head View Document

of the institution
Details of the teaching hospitals (attached hospital View Document

or shared hospitals after due approval by the
Regulatory Council / University) where the students
receive their clinical training
4.2.3 Average number of students per year exposed to learning resource such as Laboratories,
Animal House & Herbal Garden during the last five years.
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Response: 98.8
4.2.3.1 Number of UG students exposed to learning resource such as Laboratories, Animal House &
Herbal Garden year-wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
57 83 99 100 98
4.2.3.2 Number of PG students exposed to learning resource such as Laboratories, Animal House & Herbal
Garden year-wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
25 15 15 2 0
Number of UG, PG students exposed to View Document

Laboratories, Animal House and Herbal Garden (in
house OR hired) per year based on time-table and
attendance
Details of the Laboratories, Animal House and View Document

Herbal Garden
Detailed report of activities and list of students View Document

benefitted due to exposure to learning resource
4.2.4 Availability of infrastructure for community based learning Institution has:
1. Attached Satellite Primary Health Center/s

2. Attached Rural Health Center/s other than College teaching hospital available for training
of students
3. Residential facility for students / trainees at the above peripheral health centers / hospitals
4. Mobile clinical service facilities to reach remote rural locations
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Response: C. Any two of the above
Institutional prescribed format View Document
Government Order on allotment/assignment of PHC View Document

to the institution
Geotagged photos of health centres View Document
4.3 Library as a Learning Resource

4.3.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
Response:
4.3.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
Response:
Rajas Dental College Central Library is a fully automated library with an efficient Integrated Library
Management Software, AutoLib 5.0. AutoLib 5.0 is a popular and advanced integrated library automation
management software, designed and developed by a team of Library & Information Science specialists,
database designers, software developers and network specialists.
AutoLib software is fully integrated, versatile, user-friendly, cost-effective and multi-user Library
automation software. It is WEB enabled for Intranet and Internet environments, incorporating latest
IT/WEB tools and techniques and adheres to many international standards. It is designed to automate
various activities of Libraries in universities, colleges, schools, R&D institutions, public libraries and
corporate, management and special institutions, etc. regardless of types of collection or size and also
provide WEB based services on the campus Intranet/Internet.
The available books and journals are barcoded and the same datas are created and updated in AutoLib
ILMS software. ILMS is linked with our e-governance portal of our college website. The ILMS has several
main features, which include.
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1.Data availability: Addition of details of books, journals, e-books, e-journals, etc. with subject(s),
author(s), edition, volume, publishers in AutoLib software.
2. Administrator: The software is administrated by Librarian.
3.Uses: This ILMS is useful to borrowers in many ways.
i). This is useful to book borrowers (students and staff) to check the availability of books and journals at
the time of requirement.
ii). Book borrowers can reserve the book from their available place itself by using ILMS.
iii). In addition, student or staff can easily search the books based on title, author, book number etc. by
using this automated integrated library management system.
• Name and features of the ILMS software: “AutoLib 5.0”
• Nature and extent of automation (full or partial): Fully automated
• Year of commencement and completion of automation: 2018
Link for geotagged photographs of library View Document

facilities
4.3.2 Total number of textbooks, reference volumes, journals, collection of rare books, manuscripts,
Digitalized traditional manuscripts, Discipline-specific learning resources from ancient Indian
languages, special reports or any other knowledge resource for library enrichment
Response:
4.3.2 Total number of textbooks, reference volumes, journals, collection of rare books, manuscripts,
digitalized traditional manuscripts, Discipline-specific learning resources from ancient Indian
languages, special reports or any other knowledge resource for library enrichment
Response:
Text Books: 76503 national and international books are available in our central library for all basic
medical science and dental departments.
Reference Books: 1185 recently edited textbooks and international books are available as reference
books. The library regularly adding recently revised, edited and newly arrived books for all specializations
from National and International publishers like Elsevier, springer, Jaypee, CBS, etc. At present, enough
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quantity of books are available with different titles for all specializations.
Rare Books: Apart from dental sciences, medical sciences, basic sciences and research methodology
books, more than 100 rare books are available in the library. The library allotted separate place for readers
to update their knowledge in other fields and provided the following books which are related to: Indian
Politics, National unity, Biography by leaders and legends, Civil service exam books, state and national
level competitive exam books, general laws, etc.
Language Books: Tamil, English, Malayalam and other regional language books are also available to
understand the languages other than mother tongue and to update their knowledge in different languages.
Required descriptions are available in ILMS software with names of the books/journals /manuscripts,
names of the publishers, names of the authors, number of copy and year of publication.
Thesis and Proceedings: 23 PG research thesis copies and 24 research proceedings are available in the
library.
News Paper: Tamil, english, malayalam daily news papers are available in the library to know the day-to-
day update.
Upload:
File Description Documents

Book Details http://rajasdentalcollege.com/assets/images/naac/rajas11.pdf
Journal Details http://rajasdentalcollege.com/assets/images/naac/rajas11.pdf
Link for geotagged photographs of library View Document

ambiance
Link for data on acquisition of books / journals View Document

/Manuscripts / ancient books etc., in the library.
4.3.3 Does the Institution have an e-Library with membership / registration for the following: 1. e –
journals / e-books consortia 2. E-Shodh Sindhu 3. Shodhganga 4. SWAYAM 5. Discipline-specific
Databases
E. Any one of the above
D. Any two of the above
C. Any three of the above
B. Any four of the above
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Response: D. Any two of the above
Institutional data in prescribed sormat View Document
E-copy of subscription letter/member ship letter or View Document

related document with the mention of year
4.3.4 Average annual expenditure for the purchase of books and journals including e-journals
Response: 33.61
4.3.4.1 Annual expenditure for the purchase of books and journals including e-journals year-wise during
last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
40.26 18.58 37.92 41.89 29.42
Provide consolidated extract of expenditure for View Document

purchase of books and journals during the last five
years duly attested by Chartered Accountant and
Head of the institution
Audit statement highlighting the expenditure for View Document

purchase of books and journal library resources
4.3.5 In-person and remote access usage of library and the learner sessions/library usage
programmes organized for the teachers and students
Response:
4.3.5 In-person and remote access usage of library and the learner sessions/library usage
programmes organized for the teachers and students (data for the preceding academic year)
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Response:
Central library for Rajas dental college and Hospital is the main resource for learning. The library situated
in the vast building providing accommodation to hundreds of students at once. In recognition of dedicated
service of Prof.Dr.K.Ponnuchamy, former Professor and Head the central library building is named after
him as “Dr.K.Ponuchamy Central Library Building”. We, at Rajas Dental College and Hospital insist the
students to inculcate the habit of pending quality and productive hours in the library to upgrade themselves
to newer trends in dentistry and a calm and peaceful study environment is present for the students to go on
over the exam preparation. A dedicated team is employed to work throughout the day for the benefit of the
Describe in-person and remote access usage of library and the learner sessions.
There is a separate study area for students and staff to read library books and their own book. In
addition, separate air conditioned Journal section is available in first floor of the library. Usually, PG
students and staff are permitted to journal section after registering their names in respective register. UG
students are allowed to refer journals after getting permission from convener of the library committee or
librarian based on the requirement.
Remote access is also available in both college campus and hostel campus to refer e-journals from
different data bases like DELNET, The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, SAGE, etc.
Link for details of library usage by teachers and View Document

students
Link for details of learner sessions / Library user View Document

programmes organized
4.3.6 E-content resources used by teachers: 1. NMEICT / NPTEL 2. other MOOCs platforms
3.SWAYAM 4. Institutional LMS 5. e-PG-Pathshala
None of the above
Any One of the above
Any Two of the above
Any Three of the above
Response: None of the above
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Links to additional information View Document
Give links e_content repository used by the View Document

teachers
4.4 IT Infrastructure
4.4.1 Percentage of classrooms, seminar halls and demonstration rooms linked with internet /Wi-Fi-
enabled ICT facilities (data for the preceding academic year)
Response: 100
4.4.1.1 Number of classrooms, seminar halls and demonstration rooms linked with internet /Wi-Fi enabled
ICT facilities
Response: 13
4.4.1.2 Total number of classrooms, seminar halls and demonstration room in the institution
Response: 13
Links to additional information View Document
4.4.2 Institution frequently updates its IT facilities and computer availability for students including
Wi-Fi
Response:
4.4.2 Institution frequently updates its IT facilities and computer availability for students including Wi-
Fi
Rajas Dental College and Hospital is equipped with computers and IT facilities to enhance the learning
process of students. The institution provides round the clock Internet facility throughout the campus
including hostels by providing high-speed Optical fibre and Wi-Fi in hostel and college campus. UPS and
generator supports all the Computers and audio-visual systems in small classrooms, lecture halls and
seminar halls.
The faculty prepare the teaching material using computers provided in their respective department and uses
them for delivering their lectures. In addition, smart class rooms are connected with TV, desktop,
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multimedia projector, smart board with sensors, etc.
Faculty and students can also access e-journals, e-books and resources from different database and through
the internet facilities available on the campus. The quality of the teaching-learning process is enhanced
through the utilization of online resources by faculty and students. Access to various online resources is
being made available to all students and faculty of the institution. The access is through IP Range of the
campus which offers open access to online resources within the campus. The Institution upgrades the IT
infrastructure and associated facilities whenever required.
Link for documents related to updation of IT and View Document

Wi-Fi facilities
4.4.3 Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution (Lease line)

?1 GBPS
500 MBPS - 1 GBPS
50 MBPS-250 MBPS
250 MBPS-500 MBPS
Response: 50 MBPS-250 MBPS
4.5 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

4.5.1 Average Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support
facilities excluding salary component, as a percentage during the last five years
Response: 21.55
4.5.1.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities
excluding salary component year-wise during the last five years (INR in lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
108.9 22.8 136.3 115.2 86.6
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Provide extract of expenditure incurred on View Document

maintenance o f physical facilities and academic
support facilities duly certified by Chartered
Accountant and the Head of the institution
Link for any additional information View Document
4.5.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic
and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports facilities, computers, classrooms etc.
Response:
4.5.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic
and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports facilities, computers, classrooms etc.
The college has a dedicated maintenance department responsible for carrying out the duties of maintenance
of buildings, clinics, classrooms, laboratories, library, sports facilities, hostels, utilities, etc. A maintenance
committee is constituted in the college for the maintenance of aforementioned purpose. The college has
qualified and skilled manpower for civil work, electric work, plumbing, carpentry work, biomedical
engineering work, etc.
The College has electricity connection from Tamilnadu Electricity Board. In addition, the college has solar
plants to meet more than 25% of our electricity requirement. High power generator and invertors help us to
maintain uninterrupted power supply to clinics and academic buildings, etc. The electrical equipments are
maintained as per the instrument’s manufacturer instructions.
Our college for the maintenance of instruments and other infrastructure facilities follows systematic
procedures. If there is any repair / damage of instruments, building, or another basic facilities, one of the
staff from that particular department has to submit the filled in MRL form to our management through the
proper channel (HOD, Floor Manager / equipment in-charge). MRL forms are placed in administrative
meeting for discussion and the applications are forwarded to maintenance department. Maintenance
department will consider the MRL form and depute the concerned engineers for necessary action.
Allotments of maintenance department work are as follows:
Biomedical Engineers : Instruments in Clinics, preclinical lab or practical lab
Civil Engineers : Renovation / repair of building
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Electrical Engineers : Electricity supply and plumbing works
Enough number of manpower is given to all engineering department to complete the work with perfection
and to complete on stipulated time.
In case of simple repair the maintenance of equipments like our biomedical engineers, properly maintain
dental chairs, compressors, refrigerators, etc. as per the manufacturer’s instruction.
Link for minutes of the meetings of the View Document

Maintenance Committee
Link for log book or other records regarding View Document

maintenance works
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Criterion 5 - Student Support and Progression
5.1 Student Support

5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships /freeships / fee-waivers by
Government / Non-Governmental agencies / Institution during the last five years
Response: 24.27
5.1.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships /free ships / fee-waivers by Government / Non-
Governmental agencies / Institution during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
126 134 155 101 86
List of students who received scholarships/ View Document

freeships /fee-waivers
Consolidated document in favour of free-ships and View Document

number of beneficiaries duly attested by the Head of
the institution
Attested copies of the sanction letters from the View Document

sanctioning authorities
5.1.2 Capability enhancement and development schemes employed by the Institution for students: 1.
Soft skill development 2. Language and communication skill development 3. Yoga and wellness 4.
Analytical skill development 5. Human value development 6. Personality and professional
development 7. Employability skill development
B. Any five of the above
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Detailed report of the Capacity enhancement View Document

programs and other skill development schemes
Link to Institutional website View Document
5.1.3 Average percentage of students provided training and guidance for competitive examinations
and career counseling offered by the Institution during the last five years
Response: 20.97
5.1.3.1 Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career counseling
offered by the Institution in a year
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
114 117 103 81 105
Year-wise list of students attending each of these View Document

schemes signed by competent authority
Copy of circular/ brochure/report of the event/ View Document

activity report Annual report of Pre-Examination
Coaching centers
Link for institutional website. Web link to View Document

particular program or scheme mentioned in the
metric
5.1.4 The Institution has an active international student cell to facilitate study in India program etc..,
Response:
RAJAS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL provides admission of candidates under General or
Foreign / NRI category on fulfilling the eligibility requirements. Foreign / NRI category seats are only
available for foreign nationals/candidates with NRI status or those sponsored by relatives having NRI
status.
GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION OF FOREIGN/INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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1. Should be an international student (Foreign Students/Non-Residents Indians (NRI))
2. For foreign students, a student visa is mandatory (for NRI, not a mandatory option)
3. Students have to obtain prior security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the approval of
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India and
this must be on the student visa/research visa endorsed to this institution.
ELIGIBILITY:
Foreign citizens, Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card Holders, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Non-
Resident Indian (NRI) and NRI-sponsored candidates (sponsored by NRI parents OR brother/sister of
parents* OR brother/sister of the candidate* OR grandparents of the candidate*OR spouse of the
candidate*). The sponsor must be a foreign national or hold NRI status Only those students who have
qualified from foreign universities or Boards of Higher Education recognized as equivalent by the
‘Association of Indian Universities’ (AIU) are eligible for admission
PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSIONS:
1. The candidate may contact the Admission Committee, Administrative wing, Rajas Dental College and
Hospital.
2. The students shall qualify in the NEET examination for admission into BDS and MDS programs
3. Get the ‘Provisional Admission Offer Letter’ from the Academic Executive Office, in order to
Obtain the VISA (on payment of the non-refundable advance amount of 30% of the total annual
Fee).
4. Submit the ‘Provisional Admission Offer Letter’ to the Indian Embassy of the respective country for
obtaining the ‘Student VISA’.
Examination and Award of Degrees & Diplomas: The procedure for examination, payment
ofexamination fees, issue of mark list, issue of passing certificates and award of degrees will be same as for
the Indian students doing the same courses in the college.
The international students cell is headed by the vice principal and looks into availability of the following
facilities to them
1.Welfare of the international students like accommodation, travel and visa procedure
2.Orienting the student through various sensitisation programmes about the local language ,culture
lifestyle practices ,legal requirements food habits and safety measures to be taken to be taken
during the course of the study .
3.Guidance is extended in maintaining the health care needs to the student emphasising there
origin of their country .
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4.Fecilitating the students in their academic requirements and their true Christian in all round
aspects counselling session with regards to social and cultural of the local region.
Link for international student cell View Document
5.1.5 The institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances /
prevention of sexual harassment and prevention of ragging
1. Adoption of guidelines of Regulatory bodies

2. Presence of the committee and mechanism of receiving student grievances (online/ offline)
3. Periodic meetings of the committee with minutes
4. Record of action taken
None of the above
Any 1 of the above
Any 2 of the above
Any 3 of the above
Response: All of the above
Minutes of the meetings of student Grievance View Document

Redressal Committee and Anti-Ragging
Committee/Cell
Circular/web-link/ committee report justifying the View Document

objective of the metric
5.2 Student Progression

5.2.1 Average percentage of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations
(eg:GATE/AICTE/GMAT/GPAT/CAT/NEET/GRE/TOEFL/PLAB/USMLE/AYUSH/Civil
Services/Defence/UPSC/State government examinations/ AIIMSPGET, JIPMER Entrance Test,
PGIMER Entrance Test etc.,)
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Response: 31.2
5.2.1.1 Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg:
GATE/AICTE/GMAT/ GPAT/CAT/NEET/ GRE/TOEFL/ PLAB/USMLE/AYUSH/Civil
Services/Defence/ UPSC/State government examinations/ AIIMSPGET, JIPMER Entrance Test, PGIMER
Entrance Test etc.,) year-wise during the last five years ..
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
24 4 3 0 0
5.2.1.2 Number of students appearing in state/ national/ international level examinations

(eg:GATE/AICTE/GMAT/CAT/NEET/GRE/ TOEFL/ PLAB/ USMLE/AYUSH/Civil
Services/Defence/UPSC/ State government examinations / AIIMSPGET, JIPMER Entrance Test, PGIMER
Entrance Test etc.,) during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
38 8 7 0 0
Scanned copy of pass Certificates of the View Document

examination
5.2.2 Average percentage of placement / self-employment in professional services of outgoing

students during the last five years
Response: 93.94
5.2.2.1 Number of outgoing students who got placed / self-employed year- wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
64 75 70 50 46
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In case of self-employed professional services View Document

registration with MCI and documents for registered
clinical Practitioner should be provided
Annual reports of Placement Cell View Document
5.2.3 Percentage of the batch of graduated students of the preceding year, who have progressed to
higher education
Response: 14.46
5.2.3.1 Number of last batch of graduated students who have progressed to higher education
Response: 12
Supporting data for students/alumni as per data View Document

template
Any proof of admission to higher education View Document
5.3 Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at
State/Regional (zonal)/ National / International levels (award for a team event should be counted as
one) during the last five years.
Response: 138
5.3.1.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at

State/Regional (zonal)/National / International levels (award for a team event should be counted as one)
year-wise during the last five years .
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
64 26 26 22 0
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Duly certified e-copies of award letters and View Document

certificates
5.3.2 Presence of a Student Council, its activities related to student welfare and student
representation in academic & administrative bodies/ committees of the Institution
Response:
5.3.2 Presence of a Student Council, its activities related to student welfare and student
representation in academic & administrative bodies/ committees of the Institution
Our Institution aims to inspire and motivate the budding aspirants to reach the unreached for the betterment
of the community by forming a student council. This kindles within our students a sense of responsibility,
dedication and a purpose to put their selfless efforts and work towards the goal. Students are given as many
opportunities as possible to practically implement what they learn and aspire to be through the Council.
One such opportunity is the management of all student-related activities on the campus. The council is
utilized to put forward and inculcate novel and innovative ideas of the young generation in various aspects
of our college like teaching, research, sports and cultural activities. Thus in this way the students are given
equal rights for the smooth functioning of the college.
Student Council has representatives from all levels of students in the college so that all facets are
acknowledged and looked into. It is collectively responsible for activities like management of Hostels,
academic concerns of students, organizing the cultural and sports activities on campus and many more. The
Student council mainly helps share students, ideas, interests and concerns with teachers and principals. It
serves to encourage the student in learning about leadership. The Council has been restructured throughout
the time to handle new demands.
Student forum is very active in protecting the student welfare including academic and administrative
activities. The various committees of the institution have ample of representation from the students.
Hostel committee is responsible for the welfare of residential students. Students forum members of
nominated as representatives in the hostel committee. The hostel representatives periodically hold
meetings in the hostel and area to be addressed are identified and reported to the administration for
suitable action. In addition to this a complaint note is available in the hostel for students to voice
their complaints and suggestions the Hostel menu is also decided by the students
Sports committee the student forum is instrumental in conducting various intercollegiate
and intra college sports events the sports secretary along with the physical education
director is responsible for conducting all the sports activities and maintenance of sports
grounds and acquiring adequate sports equipment the student secretary also coordinate with
the students to participate in intercollegiate sports event conducted by the institution
Cultural committee: The student forum is represented in the institutional cultural committee as the
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secretary of the cultural committee. The secretary is responsible for conducting various cultural
events in the college The secretary also coordinate students to participate in intercollegiate cultural
event conducted by other institutions
Library committee The student forum representative is responsible for ensuring the new addition of
books and journals and also availability of e- books and e- journals in the library.
Student forum representation are given n magazine committee, scientific presentation and publication
committee, curriculum committee and also in IQAC cell
Link for reports on the student council activities View Document
5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural activities/competitions organised by the Institution
Response: 2.2
5.3.3.1 Number of sports and cultural activities/competitions organised by the Institution year-wise during
the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3 2 2 2 2
Report of the events with photographs or Copy of View Document

circular/ brochure indicating such kind of activities
5.4 Alumni Engagement

5.4.1 The Alumni Association is registered and holds regular meetings to plan its involvement and
developmental activates with the support of the college during the last five years.
Response:
The Alumni Association of Rajas Dental College and Hospital, kavalkinaru, Tirunelveli District is named
as Rajas old Students Association [ROSA]. It is registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration
Act, 1975 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1975) on 12th day of February 2018 with the society number 8 /2018.Its
is a well structured body with a President, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive committee members which
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meets regularly at least once in a year.
This association aims in providing an effective and a functional platform for innovative measures for
the upliftment of the college, alumnus, students and society on the whole. The association serves as a
bridge between alumni, students and management of the college. It maintains an account in the Indian
Bank to collect funds from its members to conduct several deviceful programs for the benefit of its
alumnus and college. At present the alumni fund bags the sum ofRs 1,39,577.50.There are 20 alumni
working as faculty in our prestigious college, with their support and cooperation many effective programs
are initiated and conducted in a successful manner in our college. The alumni are specially invited from
outside to our college to have good interaction with the presentstudents so that the students get an
orientation and guidance in their prospective dental career and motivated to face their professional
challenges in their near future. The Alumni is conversant with the programs and activities of the college
provide financial support to the college and its programs, develop alumni programs that foster fellowship
among alumni and encourage the physical, moral, and spiritual growth of the college and assist the college
in the growth of its academic, administrative, cultural, and extracurricular activities. Many of the students
have been given ample job opportunities in the clinics both in our country and abroad run by our esteemed
Alumni’s as a way of gratitude towards the college. Many of the alumni from our college has been holding
prime positions in premier institutions and governing bodiesRegular updates of the events and conferences
held in our college will be constantly updated to the alumnus through mails and websites for the
knowledge of its members.
Rajas Dental College and Hospital Alumni Association is reconnecting and strengthen the ties between
alumni,students and the institution this also provides the opportunity to formally give back and connect
with the institution.
The OBJECTIVES of the alumni Association are to create a platform for the alumni to encourage
collaboration in partnership among them and also with the institution
To engage the students by sharing their knowledge, expertise resource and training to the students which
will help them enormously
Tomake the present students gain experience from the encounters of alumni
To organise and facilitate national and international conferences,workshops seminars,lectures and training
for the enhancement of knowledge among the students
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Link for frequency of meetings of Alumni View Document

Association with minutes
Link for details of Alumni Association activities View Document
Link for audited statement of accounts of the View Document

Alumni Association
Lin for quantum of financial contribution View Document
5.4.2 Provide the areas of contribution by the Alumni Association / chapters during the last five
years
1.Financial / kind
2.Donation of books /Journals/ volumes
3.Students placement
4.Student exchanges
5.Institutional endowments
Response: B. Any four of the above
Certified statement of the contributions by the head View Document

of the Institution
Annual audited statements of accounts. Extract of View Document

Audited statements of highlighting Alumni
Association contribution duly certified by the
Chartered Accountant and Head of the Institutions
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Criterion 6 - Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 The Institution has clearly stated vision and mission which are reflected in its academic and
administrative governance.
Response:
The institution made its humble beginning with a clear vision and mission of imparting quality education.
Vision:
Ours is the culmination to visualize and to create a healthier society by providing affordable healthcare
Mission:
We are commited to provide a comprehensive and quality medical education with ethical values to
equip the younger generation through teaching,research and compassionate approach and to spread
the fragrance of learning.
To stimulate and extend the frontiers of knowledge through the faculty development
and continuing the education programmes in our college.
To promote competant and qualified manpower of health care services.
To master the art of healing and explore the frontier of health/medicine with a mandate to reach the
unreached through compassionate practice,committed teaching and constant research.
To make research the significant activity involving student, faculty and other stakeholder of
education in our college.
NATURE OF GOVERANCE
The chairman and the members of the governing body are involved in financial planning,monitoring
expenditure and infrastructure development
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The college and hospital have well qualified and competent administrators at the institution and the
departmental level to provide effective leadership,patient care and academics.
The governing authorities are involved in formulating policies, regulating and implementing guidelines for
continuous improvement of the institution.
Several committees are formed to look after academic and administrative functions of the college.
STAKE HOLDER PARTICIPATION
The faculty members student forum and the local authority or involved in decision making for continuous
improvement of the institution.
The faculty members are nominated for various committees to actively involve them in framing guidelines
and decision making.
The committee members conducts periodic meetings to discuss regarding the functioning and work
allotment to staff members.
Regular meetings at institutional a departmental level are held to promote the culture of participative
management and address any grievance.
CORE VALUES
Excellence in Dental Health and Academics
Our institution is committed to excellence in all Spheres of its activities especially dental health care and
academics. We aim to achieve it by following the the highest standard in dental care and academic through
monitoring and evaluation by means of internal and external reviews. We also simultaneously strive to
achieve the recommended standard by means of continuous improvement programs.
INTEGRITY
An environment of justice honesty equality and equity is one of our most important core values. Healthcare
provision shall be carried out honestly. Holding the integrity of the profession we are bound by our values
and maintain honesty and transparency in dental education.
SERVICE & COMMUNITY ORIENTED PHILOSOPHY
Our institutional work culture is governed by a service oriented and community directed philosophy.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Our institution is accountable to uphold and achieve vision mission and core values
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Link for achievements which led to Institutional View Document

excellence
Link for Vision and Mission documents approved View Document

by the College bodies
6.1.2 Effective leadership is reflected in various institutional practices such as decentralization and
participative management.
Response:
As a matter of decentralisation and encouragement of faculty and students to participate in decision-

making, the institute encourages faculty and students to actively engage in various committees formed. All
committees are encouraged to plan for the respective areas of activity. Faculty and students representatives
are
encouraged to express their ideas, plans and suggestion to arrive at necessary decision.
The institute as a governing body headed by the chairman and it recommends processes and systems to be
implemented for the institute to excel in the field of dental education.
The Chairman:
Chairman is the head of the institution and presides over all the curricular and extra-curricular activities.
He is the main link of action between all the management, staffs and the students.
The Principal:
The principal is the head of the institution and executive member of the college. Principal is the
responsible for the smooth working of the institution, and accountable to the chairman through the
governing council.
The Vice-Principal (Admin):
The Vice-Principal (Admin) is the responsible person to make decisions and to implement the decisions
regarding the administrative and financial matters.
The Vice Principal (Academics):
The Vice Principal (Academics) is the person to make decisions and implement decision regarding the
academics.
The Governing council:
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This council determines and implements well taken decisions, improvements in respect to academics,
finance and management issues.
The Planning committee:
The Planning committee lays down the first step in introducing new systems, reforms and policies.
The Ethical committee & IRB Committee:
The college has a well-organized review board and ethical committee, which grants permission to conduct
research projects and clinical studies under university regulations and field ethics.
IQAC committee:
The IQAC cell aims at the continuous improvement of quality and achieving
academic excellence at its fullest. The IQAC channelizes the efforts of the institution and directs them into
academic excellence. The IQAC is in regular touch with the NAAC cell for all its implementations and for
the preparation of SSR report.
The Academic Council:
This is the authoritative centre where any new additions, deletions, reforms to be made in the curriculum
and academics through the chairman. Suggestions regarding upgrading the existing syllabus will be sent by
this committee to the university website.
The Head of the Department:
Departmental head plays a vital role in the introduction of new reforms, advancements in the respective
fields. Measures to be taken regarding academics, syllabus, and patient and student welfare were reported
to the management through the board of heads.
Link for relevant information / documents View Document
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 The Institutional has well defined organisational structure, Statutory Bodies/committees of the
College with relevant rules, norms and guidelines along with Strategic Plan effectively deployed
Response:
Yes, the institution has a formally stated quality policy. The quality policy of the college is reflected in
vision and mission of the college. The institution has created meaningful, remarkable plans and policies to
achieve the goal and mission of the college.
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1.Governing body is the supreme policy-making and policy implementing mechanism of the college.
2. The college management discusses various aspects in detail and arrives at the necessary strategies and
plans to keep up the quality of dental education in the institution. The members of the management are
always available to the faculty to present their views and ideas. The opinion of the faculty and the staff are
always considered positively for evolving policies.
3. The principal is the member secretary of the governing body. The principal brings to the notice of the
above body about the functioning of the institution and acts as a catalyst between the management staff and
students.
4. The principal ensures that the institution follows all the statutes and regulations of DCI and provisions of
the affiliated University.
5 The principal and all head of the department meet regularly to carry out academic and other
administrative work.
6. The principal monitors the day to day administration of the college, plans and executes all academic
policies and programmes in consultation with important committees. The committee meeting are
conducted periodically to coordinate and to improve the functioning of the organisational structure.
7 The principal along with IQAC Cordinator forms several committees in the college namely Research
committee, student welfare committee, Anti-ragging cell, woman empowerment cell, library committee,
sports and cultural committee and reviews the overall functioning of each committee and initiates
appropriate measures to enhance the quality of academic and administrative fronts.
8. The principal supervises regularly the performance of non-teaching staff.
9. The grievances of the teaching /non-teaching staff and the students are redressed appropriately to
maintain an environment conducive for learning.
Link for minutes of the College Council/ other View Document

relevant bodies for deployment/ deliverables of
the strategic plan
Link for strategic Plan document(s) View Document
Link for organisational structure View Document
6.2.2 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation
1. Academic Planning and Development
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2. Administration
3. Finance and Accounts
4. Student Admission and Support
5. Examination
Screen shots of user interfaces of each module View Document

Annual e-governance report approved by Governing
Council/ Board of Management/ Syndicate Policy
document
Policy documents View Document
Institutional budget statements allocated for the View Document

heads of E_governance implementation ERP
Document
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff
Response:
The institution is supportive and friendly towards the teaching and non-teaching staff.
Welfare measures for teaching Staffs:
As an encouragement for the teaching staff special incentives are given for publishing indexed
international and national journals. Staff is provided with on duty. Facilities, special travel allowances are
also rendered for presenting scientific papers at National level conferences. Special cash prizes are
awarded for the staff who guided prize-winning posters in national, international level posters. Every year
the best teacher award for the finest teaching staff in every department and the academic excellence award
for the senior staff in college for 10 years and more.
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The institute provides maternity leave as per the norms.PF provided for teaching staff involved in UG
teaching.
Welfare measures for non-teaching Staffs:
The best outgoing administrative non-teaching staff award is in practice to encourage the non-teaching
staff. The non-teaching staff and their families are benefited extremely by the ESI collaboration and regular
camps conducted by the college. Institute provides maternity leave to the female staff according to the
norms. The college offers employment opportunity for the retired staff and senior citizens to motivate and
uplift their lifestyles. Provident fund is provided for the non-teaching staff to increase their quality of life.
Institute provides maternity leave to the female staff according to the norms. Free bus transport facility is
provided for all the employees. Dental health facility is extended to all employees and their dependents.
Grievance redressal mechanism is available to address the grievances of all employees
The individual is also to provide information regarding initiatives / innovative measures in teaching and
clinical training. At the personal level he / she is to appraise their strengths and weaknesses. The staff also
needs to explain their future plans in terms of goals and their strategy for their achievements.
Link for list of beneficiaries of welfare measures View Document
Link for policy document on the welfare measures View Document
6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend

conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years
Response: 46.7
6.3.2.1 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards
membership fee of professional bodies year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
60 70 63 17 7
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Relevant Budget extract/ expenditure statement View Document
Policy document from institutions providing View Document

financial support to teachers, if applicable E-copy of
letter indicating financial assistance to teachers
Office order of financial support View Document
6.3.3 Average number of professional development / administrative training programmes organized

by the Institution for teaching and non- teaching staff during the last five years (Continuing
education programmes, entrepreneurship development programmes, Professional skill development
programmes, Training programmes for administrative staff etc.,)
Response: 2.8
6.3.3.1 Total number of professional development / administrative training programmes organized by the
Institution for teaching and non-teaching staff year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
5 5 4 0 0
Reports of Academic Staff College or similar View Document

centers Verification of schedules of training
programs
Detailed program report for each program should be View Document

made available Reports of the Human Resource
Development Centres (UGC ASC or other relevant
centres)
Copy of circular/ brochure/report of training View Document

program self conducted program may also be
considered
6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers undergoing Faculty Development Programmes (FDP) including
online programmes (Orientation / Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course
etc.) during the last five years..
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Response: 17.08
6.3.4.1 Number of teachers who have undergone Faculty Development Programmes including online
programmes, Orientation / Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course and any other
course year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
19 22 32 5 1
E-copy of the certificate of the program attended by View Document

teacher
Days limits of program/course as prescribed by View Document

UGC/AICTE or Preferably Minimum one day
programme conducted by recognised body/academic
institution
6.3.5 Institution has Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non-teaching staff
Response:
The Appraisal form consists of a structured questionnaire which includes personal details like Bio data,
Details of academic qualification, Research or training, publications, research projects carried out, Seminar
conferences attended ,innovative methods in teaching, Participation in extension and community service
and membership in professional bodies. The appraisal form will be collected from all the teaching staffs at
the end of the academic year in each department. The HOD with their remarks will be forwarded to the
Principal for the further action. The Principal will place these appraisal forms before the committee and
necessary actions will be taken.
Similarly a different performance appraisal system is in practice for assessing the commitment, regularity
and punctuality of the non-teaching staffs. The feedback is analysed and the actions were taken by the
feedback committee for their betterment and for introducing new reforms.
The individual is also to provide information regarding his/her initiatives / innovative measures in teaching
and clinical training. At the personal level he / she are to appraise their strengths and weaknesses. The staff
needs to explain their future plans in terms of goals and their strategy for their achievements. The
performance appraisal of the faculty is done with the various parameters including students feedback and
examination results.
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Link for performance Appraisal System View Document
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources
Response:
Resource allocation involves the planning of all the resources required for accomplishing vision and
mission of the institution. The institution has a fully digitalized accounts department which manages
accounts efficiently and effectively. We have a two-tier audit system which comprises of internal and
external audit committee conducting periodic evaluations.
Student tuition fee:
Tuition fee is the main source of income generation for the institution. The tution fee is fixed on the rules
and regulations of The Dr.Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University.
Patient service revenue:
The Treatment charges fixed for the various procedures will generate revenue for the management, with
the special input from the speciality clinic.
The revenue generated will be spent mainly for the salary of teaching and non-teaching staffs. Part of it
will be spent for the infrastructure, consumables, library enhancements and organising various Faculty
development programmes and CDE programmes.
Rental revenue:
A part of infrastructure of Rajas Dental College and Hospital is rented out for
1.Canteen
2.Axis bank ATM
3.Airtel Tower
The revenue generated from the rental is used for the betterment of the institution.
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Link for resource mobilization policy document View Document

duly approved by College Council/other
administrative bodies
Link for procedures for optimal resource View Document

utilization
6.4.2 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly
Response:
The institution has a well-monitored auditing system. The college management has appointed an internal
auditor CFO (Chief Financial Officer) and an external auditor. The internal audit committee headed by a
charted accountant will conduct a periodic auditing every 6 months. Each specialty has an appointed
responsible facultywho will correlate and tabulate cost incurred and earned on a monthly basis. This inter
departmental audit report will be discussed in monthly IQAC meetings. Finalized monthly departmental
audit report will be cumulated and presented to the internal audit committee for their report. Generated
report will be forwarded to the management for its review.
External audit is conducted annually by a statutory auditor. The books of account are maintained as per
government norms. The internal and external auditing plays a vital role in the financial management of the
institution. The unbiased and independent audit reports of the external auditors have helped us to
understand the organization’s systems and processes. The audited statements (income-expenditure and
balance sheets) auditor’s reports are placed before the financial committee and board of management every
year for their approval. Financial management is fully computerized. Tally accounting is the software used
for maintaining the accounts in the overall institution.
Link for documents pertaining to internal and View Document

external audits year-wise for the last five years
6.4.3 Funds / Grants received from government/non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists

during the last five years (not covered in Criterion III)
Response: 0
6.4.3.1 Total Grants received from government/non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists year-
wise during the last five years (INR in lakhs)
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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0 0 0 0 0
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 Instituion has a streamlined Internal Quality Assurance Mechanism
Response:
Initiation
Internal quality assurance cell (IQAC) was established on 6-11-2017.
IQAC play a vital role in the quality assurance in the teaching learning process. Dr.Angeline Deepti
Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Medicine is designated as IQAC coordinator. The members
are drawn as per the NAAC recommendation.
The following are the various quality initiatives taken by IQAC
1. IQAC plans for designing calendar of events of the college.
2. IQAC periodically conducts quality related workshops in the college
3. IQAC recommends teachers to use ICT enabled teaching effectively in classroom teaching.
4. IQAC regularly monitors the quality check at the institutional level
5. Academic audit is being conducted every year.
6. IQAC takes initiative to organise conference, seminar and workshop required for the benefits of the
staff and students.
7. IQAC documents the research publication of faculties and enhances the research activities in the
institution.
8. IQAC designs the feedback formats on various parameters applicable to all stakeholders
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Link for the structure and mechanism for Internal View Document
Quality Assurance
Link for minutes of the IQAC meetings View Document
6.5.2 Average percentage of teachers attending programs/workshops/seminars specific to quality

improvement in the last 5 years
Response: 16
6.5.2.1 Number of teachers attending programs/workshops/seminars specific to quality improvement year-

wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
40 36 0 0 0
List of teachers who attended View Document

programmes/workshops/seminars specific to quality
improvement year-wise during the last five years
Details of programmes/workshops/seminars specific View Document

to quality improvement attended by teachers year-
Certificate of completion/participation in programs/ View Document

workshops/seminars specific to quality
improvement
6.5.3 The Institution adopts several Quality Assurance initiatives The Institution has implemented
the following QA initiatives : 1. Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) 2.
Feedback from stakeholder collected, analysed and report submitted to college management for
improvements 3. Organization of workshops, seminars, orientation on quality initiatives for teachers
and administrative staff. 4. Preparation of documents for accreditation bodies (NAAC, NBA, ISO,
NIRF etc.,)
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C.Any two of the above
Report of the workshops, seminars and orientation View Document

program
Report of the feedback from the stakeholders duly View Document

attested by the Board of Management
Minutes of the meetings of IQAC View Document
Annual report of the College View Document
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Criterion 7 - Institutional Values and Best Practices
7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

7.1.1 Total number of gender equity sensitization programmes organized by the Institution during
the last five years
Response: 15
7.1.1.1 Total number of gender equity sensitization programmes organized by the Institution year-wise
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3 3 3 3 3
Report gender equity sensitization programmes View Document
Geotagged photographs of the events View Document
Extract of Annual report View Document
Copy of circular/brochure/ Report of the program View Document
7.1.2 Measures initiated by the institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five
years.
Response:
Response:
The institution has no compromise on security at the campus for students. The security
personnel monitor the movements occurring in the campus on rotation basis 24 x7, Each floor is equipped
with a fire extinguisher and water pipeline. CCTV camera provision in each floor records the events. In
addition, the biometric system has also been provided in the hostel, with periodic monitoring.
Apart from the gymnasium, yoga and other sports facilities to make women self- reliant
Silambam a martial art was taught by martial art expert Mrs. Padmini to the girl students in the hostel.
Women grievance cell was managed under the guidance of senior faculty to address the complaint filed by
the girls and women faculty. The women grievance cell itself looks after the issues and encourages the
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students to lodge complaints fearlessly. Medical outpatient department with attached observation rooms
areavailable to ensure students health24 X 7. In our radiology department maximum radiation protection
measures are taken to protectboth patients and operator from radiation exposure. The management often
conducts review meetings to check the security status in the campus.
Dental Students are counseled on various aspects, Group counseling is advocated in order to
make the student aware of newer strategies along with new behavioral practices. Goal focussed individual
counselling to address the personal concerns of the students. The college has engaged faculty counsellors at
every level to ensure student’s welfare. The students have been provided with a separate room for
counselling with the psychologist. Mentors and Counsellors have been nominated among the teaching
faculty to solve the different issues of the students. A group of ten students are assigned to a mentor who
would in turn liaison and mentor the students throughout their student career.
Girls and boys are being provided with spacious common rooms, Girls students are provided
with a spacious common room with the attached toilet of 1000 sq meter on each floor The common rooms
are been provided with Newspapers, Magazines etc.
Annual gender sensitization action plan View Document
Specific facilities provided for women in terms of View Document

a. Safety and security b. Counselling c. Common
Rooms d. Day care centre for young children
7.1.3 The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation devices 1.
Solar energy 2. Wheeling to the Grid 3. Sensor based energy conservation 4. Biogas plant 5. Use of
LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment
E. any one of the above
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Installation receipts View Document
Geo tagged photos View Document
Facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy View Document

conservation measures
7.1.4 Describe the facilities in the institution for the management of the following types of degradable
and non-degradable waste (within 500 words)
Solid waste management

Liquid waste management
Biomedical waste management
E-waste management
Waste recycling system
Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management
Response:
Response:
The institution follows the 3R’s Reduce, Reuse and Recycle for the management of waste
within the campus. The management has signed an agreement with the Aseptic Systems bio-waste
management company, functioning at Tirunelveli. Rajas Dental College aims to extract the maximum
practical benefits from waste products and to generate comparatively a minimal amount of waste. Waste
management includes storage, collection, transport, handling, recycling, disposal and monitoring of waste
management.
(i). Solid waste management:
The biomedical waste generated during the diagnosis, treatment, immunization, and laboratory
procedures are collected in appropriate Color coded containers, e.g. black for general waste, yellow for
both potentially infectious healthcare waste and used sharps boxes. The cadaveric remains from the
Department of Anatomy are being disposed by burial method in the burial ground maintained within the
college premises. The biodegradable waste like the vegetable, food waste, garbage, leaves and other
degradable waste are disposed by means of manure pits. In five to six months the compost is converted into
manure, which can be used as manure for garden plants maintained in the campus. Electrical incinerator
plant is been installed in the ladies hostel for the safe disposal of the sanitary pad in a hygienic manner.
(ii). Liquid waste management:
The main aim of the liquid management is to remove or modify the pollutants present in the
liquid waste before its discharge into the environment. The liquid waste containing biological and chemical
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pollutants are treated by a physical method, which comprises of primary, secondary and tertiary steps. The
waste water is primarily subjected for screening of huge solid materials, then liquid waste is transferred
through pipelines and are stored in the settling tank.
In the clarifiers, the sediment is pumped away and the fats and oils that float on the top of
the tank are skimmed off. The primary sludge from the sedimentation tank is transferred by pipelines to the
oxidation ponds which is deep and entirely anaerobic. The sludge settles and algal growth is encouraged
which uses the Co2 and produce O2 which in turn promotes the aerobic activity in the liquid waste. The
wastewater in the lagoons are subjected to UV exposure which causes genetic damage to the bacteria, virus
and other pathogens. No chemicals are used in this waste water management practice and hence the surplus
water remaining from the lagoons is utilized for irrigation.
(iii). Electronic waste management:
Electrical waste like telecommunication waste, electrical waste, metal waste, circuit
boards, socket connectors, PVC, insulated copper wires, and aluminium cable etc are sent to the authorised
recycling unit for proper disposal.
Link for relevant documents like View Document

agreements/MoUs with Government and other
approved agencies
Link for geotagged photographs of the facilities View Document
7.1.5 Water conservation facilities available in the Institution:
1.Rain water harvesting

2.Borewell /Open well recharge
3.Construction of tanks and bunds
4.Waste water recycling
5.Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus
Any one of the above
Any Two of the above
Any Three of the above
Any Four of the above
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Response: All of the above
Installation or maintenance reports of Water View Document

conservation facilities available in the Institution
Geo tagged photos of the facilities as the claim of View Document

the institution
Geo tagged photo Code of conduct or visitor View Document

instruction displayed in the institution
7.1.6 Green campus initiatives of the Institution include 1. Restricted entry of automobiles 2. Battery-
powered vehicles 3. Pedestrian-friendly pathways 4. Ban on use of plastics 5. Landscaping with trees
and plants
Geotagged photos / videos of the facilities if View Document

available
Geotagged photo Code of conduct or visitor View Document

instruction displayed in the institution
7.1.7 The Institution has disabled-friendly, barrier-free environment
1.Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms

2.Disabled-friendly washrooms
3.Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts
4.Assistive technology and facilities for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) accessible website,
screen-reading software, mechanized equipment
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5.Provision for enquiry and information: Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of
reading material, screen reading
Geo tagged photos of the facilities as per the claim View Document
of the institution
7.1.8 Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance
and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socio-economic and other diversities.
Add a note on how the Institution has leveraged its location for the services of the community (within
500 words).
Response:
Response:
Rajas Medical Institutions has put in enormous efforts to enlighten and enrich the students in both
the curricular and extra-curricular activities. Though it’s a minority institution it treats every staff or
student belonging to any background in a uniform manner. The institution has provided a vast environment
for students to expose their inborn talents in the cultural events and to improve their mental and
concentration levels by engaging them in sports activities on a regular basis. It also provides a gymnasium
to keep them in the desired fit physique. Clinical skill development program is being conducted regularly
to ignite their knowledge with the recent advances. The environment is eco-friendly and students have been
given the obligation to maintain and understand their role to create a pollution-free environment. Rotaract
club has also been established to develop leadership and professional skills among them.
The college is situated in a rural area, which provides treatment to all at nominal cost. . The
culmination is to visualize and create a healthier society by providing affordable health services and to
inspire the budding aspirants to reach the unreached for betterment of the community. This educational
empire has created World class Doctors, who have come out colorfully and reached beyond the horizon.
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The institution promotes comprehensive and quality medical education with ethical values through
compassionate practice, committed teaching and constant research. Academic and Clinical forum are
conducted to entangle the spirit of learning. A library has been provided which consists of books and
resources on diverse genres and subjects. Our institution carries out exemplary services to serve the under
privileged .Dental camps are being conducted regularly to increase the awareness about oral health and
hygiene and its importance for a healthy life, and directs bountiful treatment for people from poverty-
striken communities, E-governance is also pointed to update students with regular curriculum.
Rajas Dental College, is a regional meet point of students from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Students
from different parts of the state, from different cultured background and language study here. The college
conducts programme for Pongal and Onam and has active participation of students in conducting them.
Programs for New year, Christmas day, Diwali and Milad -un-Nabi and students on fasting for Id
have been provided with food and special concern by the college. Dental camps and medical camps in
schools and colleges in Tirunelveli and Nagercoil districts are conducted regularly. General dental camps
are conducted on 1st Wednesday of every month at Vivekananda Kendram Kanyakumari. On 24th October
the world polio awareness day was observed.
On 8th of March, on the occasion of international women’s day, a all women rally took place under
the supervision of WEC and NSS. Tobacco cessation program is organized every year on May 31st to
create awareness regarding the harmful effects of tobacco. “World Health Day” was celebrated on 7th
April and as a part of it Flash Mob and distribution of Oral Health Education Pamphlets was done in
Kavalkinaru Junction.
Link for supporting documents on the information View Document

provided (as reflected in the administrative and
academic activities of the Institution)
Link for any other relevant View Document

information/documents
7.1.9 Code of conduct handbook exists for students, teachers and academic and administrative staff
including the Dean / Principal /Officials and support staff. 1. The Code of conduct is displayed on the
website 2. There is a committee to monitor adherence to the code of conduct 3. Institution organizes
professional ethics programmes for students, teachers and the academic and administrative staff
4. Annual awareness programmes on the code of conduct are organized
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Information about the committee composition View Document

number of programmes organized etc in support of
the claims
Details of the monitoring committee of the code of View Document

conduct
Details of Programs on professional ethics and View Document

awareness programs
Web link of the code of conduct View Document
7.1.10 The Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events
and festivals
Response:
Our Rajas Dental college celebrates days of national importance such as Independence Day, Republic day
to instill patriotism. Festivals are part of one's custom, culture, and religion. Every festival conveys a
message pertaining to our customs, traditional values, and mythology. New Year celebration begins after
winter vacation from the birth of the New year with inauguration and Chairman’s messages. Jan12
National Youth Day in remembrance of Swami Vivekananda’ s birthday is observed. Pongal a harvest
festival, is celebrated by the students in a traditional way in Rajas dental college. Based on this occasion,
people thank the Sun God for abundance in harvest. On 26, Jan Republic day is celebrated with patriotism
& flag hosting by the chairman.
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 worldwide, commemorating the political,

social and economic achievements of women. on 23rd March, Bhagat Singh birthday is celebrated who
was an Indian nationalist considered to be one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian
independence movement. 15th July- Kamarajar Birthday a leader of the Indian National
Congress, Kamaraj was the 3rd Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was known for his simplicity and integrity.
August 15th Independence Day is celebrated in Rajas Dental college, which is a great day for
Indians where flag hoisting was done by the Chairman with sweets distribution by the students. Aug
27-Onam the most popular festival in the state of Kerala was celebrated. This festival is celebrated in the
loving memory of King Mahabali. King Mahabali is known for his generosity and bringing prosperity.
Since the college is adjacent to Kerala Onam festival was celebrated by the students and faculty with great
happiness.
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Ramzan is one of the most popular festivals celebrated by the Muslims all over the world in the
month of June. The institution offers the prayer meal on the eve of Ramzan and celebrates the festival with
great joy. Teacher’s day is celebrated every year on 5th of September to honour the contributions of the
teachers in our study, society, and country. In the remembrance of the birth anniversary of a great person
and former president named, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan.
Oct.2-Gandhi Jayanthi is the birth anniversary of the father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi, also
called Bapu. Rajas Dental college remembers the great Indian personalities birth anniversary and organizes
painting competition. Diwali and Dussehra are celebrated in the Rajas Dental College campus in an eco-
friendly manner by distributing sweets and clothes to the needy people of Kavalkinaru before the eve of the
light festival. Dec 25th Christmas function is celebrated in the Rajas dental college where the students are
encouraged to create a crib followed by gift distribution by the Santa.
7.2 Best Practices

7.2.1 Describe two Institutional Best Practices as per the NAAC format provided in the Manual
Response:
Title of the practice1:
IMPLANTRAIN PROGRAMME FOR INTERNS
1.Objectives of the Practice:
To provide basic training in oral implantology for interns and teaching faculty.
To impart working knowledge regarding case selection, treatment planning and execution of
routine implant cases in dental OPD
To give hands-on clinical training in implant placement and prosthetic rehablitaion.
To encourage interns and teaching faculty to take up implant cases and inspire them to acquire
better clinical skills in handling implant cases
To identify candidates with interest and clinical skill to further train them in advanced implant
related procedures.
To instill confidence in identifying, convincing and performing implant treatment after the
candidate passes out of the institution
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2.The Context:
This training program was conceptualised keeping in mind the changing trends in clinical dentistry.
Restoration and replacement of missing teeth had undergone revolutionary change with the advent of
implants The biggest challenge in the execution of this practice was the fact that the undergraduate
students do not have a specified or detailed implant curriculum as part of their prescribed syllabus.
Implantrain,was designed in such a manner that the students were imparted basic knowledge regarding
Anatomy, Bone biology, Surgical principles, Radiology, Prosthodontics and Periodontics with regard to
implant dentistry. This curriculum was designed to include all the “must know” and “better to know”
perspectives and carefully avoiding exhaustive details.
3.The Practice:
The uniqueness of the practice is that implant training is provided as an integral part of the teaching
curriculum. The Dental Council of India strictly prohibits the conduct of any training program or workshop
which will confer diplomas/degrees/ fellowships to the participants. The Dental Council of India is of the
view that such degrees/titles are to be conferred only by the universities recognised by the DCI. So, it was
decided by the management and the board of studies to provide training in Implantology in the college
itself at the undergraduate level to overcome this handicap. Each student should mandatorily place and
restore at least one implant during their internship period as part of their program. At the end of the
program, a candidate would have acquired the necessary knowledge and would have worked up and
performed the treatment which will be supervised and approved by the teaching faculty. An implant board
comprising of members from various departments was formed and was assigned the duty of monitoring the
smooth conduct of the best practice (implantrain).
4.Evidence of Success:
The success of the program was evident from the feedback obtained from the students and the patients.
Most of the students rated the program to be “good” and ”satisfying the purpose”. Most of the patients
responded as “very satisfied and satisfied”.
5. Problems encountered and resources required:
Identifying and convincing the patients for implant treatment

Segregating the simple and less complex cases
Integrating the surgical and prosthetic steps for the same patient by the same operator
Title of Practice 2: TOBACCO CESSATION CLINIC
1.The objective of the Practice:
To Recognise the various patterns, biology and epidemiology in our area.

To increase awareness and intention to quit among tobacco users.
Emphasize Consequences of tobacco use and health benefits of tobacco Cessation
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Protection from second-hand smoke

2.The Context:
The ministry of health and family welfare government of India started 13 tobacco Cessation
clinics (TCCS) with the support of world health organisation recognising the importance of
Tobacco Cessation.
As per the global adult tobacco survey (GATS), India has over 275 million current tobacco
users.
An estimated one million people die every year due to tobacco-related diseases every year.
We need a combination of strategies aimed at avoiding initiation of tobacco by the non-
users and cessation of tobacco among the current users.
Tobacco cessation is the only way to save the current tobacco users from tobacco-related
mortality.
The consultation time can be effectively used by doctors as an opportunity to promote
patients to quit tobacco when they are motivated to listen.
Among the districts of Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli, Tirupur, Pudukottai, and Cuddalore rank the
first in tobacco usage according to Tamil Nadu tobacco survey.
Our college is located in the Tirunelveli district and there were no tobacco Cessation clinics
in the entire south Tamil Nadu.
Hence we have established the Tobacco Cessation clinic in the Rajas dental college.
3. The Practice:
With our observation, in our outpatients 20-30% were using tobacco in some form or other The
major group who were using tobacco were in the group of 13-35 years.
With this in mind, two separate programs were started to identify the real need among the
surrounding villages.
NSS and Department of Public health Dentistry jointly organize school camps to create awareness
among students who will be in a better position to inculcate the message and transform their family
members.
Among the predominant users, a large number of them were fisherman and the family members of
beedi rollers.
Hence an initiative was taken to target these group of people by organising oral oncology camps in
fisherman villages.
4. Evidence of success :
As our college is in a rural setup, first awareness had to be created among the public regarding the
menace of tobacco.
Awareness was created by conducting specific oral oncology camps targeted on the fishing
community where the practice was found to be very high.
Regular counselling and collaborative camps with Nellai cancer centre are being done to address
the issue. Nearly fifty percent of patients have acknowledged their habits and want to lead a happy
life.
5.Problems encountered and resources required:
Tobacco as a menace cannot be handled by a single institution alone it should be an unified
collaborative effort.
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More personnel should be trained in this sphere of work. Other than technical staff, doctors should be
trained for tobacco Cessation on a larger scale.
Link for best practices page in the Institutional View Document

web site
7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness

7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust
within 500 words
Response:
PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAMES
Outreach Program of Rajas Dental College To The Society
We render the needs of the rural community surrounding our institution through Oral Health
screening camps both in Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli Districts, Tamilnadu. Each year around 5000 plus
individuals get benefited from these camps and the treatments are offered at free of cost. We cater the
needs of around 4,000 school students every year by conducting school camps with an emphasis on
educating school students on maintenance of Oral health care and create awareness on associative
disorders. We run two fully functional satellite clinics at Radhapuram Village Tirunelveli District, and at
Vetturnimadam, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari Districts. Every year around 2000 individuals get benefitted.
In addition we have memorandum of Understanding MOU’S with Organisations of diverse

horizons like (CAST old age home, Vivekananda Kendra, Peace assembly of god, Blind school,
Tirunelveli to name a few...).
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT
We conduct a Oral Health awareness programs on Anti tobacco day, World Oral Health day &
World health day by means of social mob or flash mob to procure public attention. We do spread oral and
general health related messages through pamphlets, signature campaigns along with public addressing aids.
RAJAS GO GREEN INITIATIVE
“Rajas go green initiatives” is strictly adhered to our camps. We were the first to distribute bio-
degradable pen & seed pencil to Dental, Pharmacy, Nursing students and the teaching staff of the Rajas
Dental College & Hospitals.
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CLEAN HANDS HEALTHY LIFE PROGRAM
“Clean hands healthy life” was yet another programme we established to educate individuals on
proper hand washing protocol, Posters on the same were distributed to schools and colleges around
Tirunelveli & Kanyakumari districts.
PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAMS
1.Screening and treatment camps in Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts.

2.MOU’S, CAST- Old age home, Vivekanda Kendra, pearl assembly
3.Rajas “Go Green initiative”.
4.“Clean Hands & Healthy Life” programs.
5.Satellite centres at Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District and Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, District.
6.Public awareness posters regarding “ Save water, Save electricity”.
7.Mobile Dental unit for the door step Dental treatment to the public.
8.Oral health awareness programs include social mob, flash mob with healthcare message.
The facts thus provided are the pride of us to impart good Dental and Medical treatment to the
nearby society .With all these the glory of dream come true is the projection to live through to
expand further to make this Dental College with all distinctiveness.
Link for appropriate web page in the institutional View Document

website
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Criterion 8 - Dental Part
8.1 Dental Indicator

8.1.1 NEET percentile scores of students enrolled for the BDS programme for the preceding
academic year.
Response: 56.54
8.1.1.1 Institutional mean NEET percentile score
Response: 56.54
List of students enrolled for the BDS programme for View Document
the preceding academic year
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8.1.2 The Institution ensures adequate training for students in pre-clinical skills
Response:
The objectives of the Preclinical training is to introduce the students to laboratory and clinical procedures
involved in dentistry in a simulated environment.
Our institution provides state of the art facilities in the preclinical laboratories. The preclinical laboratory
for Prosthodontics has a seating capacity of 144 with individual Bunsen burner. The laboratory is
equipped with Lathe, Model trimmer and Study models in the dry lab while the wet lab has Acrylizer, de-
waxing unit and water heater. Preclinical prosthodontics curriculum is devised to introduce students in the
laboratory wherein they learn fabrication of complete dentures, removable partial dentures and fabrication
of various trays. The students are taught to manipulate various dental materials in the same laboratory.
With a seating capacity for one hundred students and 60 phantom heads, pre-clinical laboratory at
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics encourages to learn about at the clinical work on models. The
laboratory is equipped with a simulator to help students understand better. Apart from the routine
Typhodont exercise, the students are trained for cavity preparation in the natural teeth that the students are
sufficiently equipped for taking up patients in the clinical section. Students are also trained for inlay was
pattern taking, access opening, bio mechanical preparation and obturation in natural teeth.
Preclinical laboratory at Orthodontics has a seating capacity for 100 students to perform all basic wire
bending exercises. At the department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, the preclinical laboratory
can seat eight students at a time. It is equipped with model trimmers, lathe plaster dispenser and vibrator
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and micro motors.
In addition to the detailed demonstrations that are carried out in small groups, our programme involves
video streaming of the pre-clinical exercises that are shared with the students for their reference. These
videos are made by our faculty members using HD cameras. Each of these recordings includes a detailed
step by step description of the particular exercise with a foot note explaining the procedure. They can
watch it at their convenience on their laptops or smart phones. This technique provides a podium for open
learning even in the absence of the facilitator. The success of a competency-based dental curriculum
would greatly depend on students acquiring the necessary basic skills in order to practice dentistry safely
and with greater confidence.
Geo tagged Photographs of the pre clinical View Document

laboratories
8.1.3 Institution follows infection control protocols during clinical teaching
1.Central Sterile Supplies Department (CSSD) (Registers maintained)

2.Provides Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working in the clinic
3.Patient safety curriculum
4.Periodic fumigation / fogging for all clinical areas (Registers maintained)
5.Immunization of all the caregivers (Registers maintained)
6.Needle stick injury Register
E. ? 1 of the above
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Relevant records / documents for all 6 parameteres View Document
Immunization Register of preceding academic year View Document
Disinfection register (Random Verification by View Document

DVV)
Central Sterile Supplies Department (CSSD) View Document

Register (Random Verification by DVV)
8.1.4 Orientation / Foundation courses practiced in the institution for students entering the college /
clinics / internship:
Response:
Every year an induction ceremony is conducted welcoming the new students to the professional dental
course. The programme aims at introducing the students about the value of professional life and gives over
view on various facilities in the college. The student counsellor briefs about the stress management and
the support system the college offers to every student.
A white coat ceremony is organized every year. In this ceremony the students are made to take
the ”Hippocratic Oath” and is emphasized on the code of ethics and conduct which are to be honoured as
they enter the professional career.
The students are introduced to the mentor program where students can obtain advice and guidance for
some of the concerns involved during the duration of course. Mentors invite the students to participate in
professional activities and help them to overcome the difficulty in the academic and social activities. The
mentorship programme at the Rajas dental college ensures that the students find it easy to communicate
openly and freely, provide feedback, to explore the career possibilities and work through problems with a
new perspective.
On the 3rd Tuesday of every month Clinical Society Meetings are conducted which is designed to offer
current concepts in clinical practice. The objective is to update the clinical knowledge of students and to
enhance the degree of care and treatment methodology that will be beneficial to the patients. There will be
three presentations each by a UG student, PG student and Teaching Staff from different clinical
departments followed by question hour & certification.
Implant train, an innovative academic programme introduced by the college for the students was
conceptualised keeping in mind the changing trends in implant dentistry. Restoration and replacement of
missing teeth has undergone revolutionary changes with the advent of implants making it essential for the
new graduates to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and skill to perform implant treatment.
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Hence, an in house comprehensive training programme was designed exclusively for the interns. The
students will be exposed to all steps of implant placement including case diagnosis, surgical management
and insertion of the prosthesis.
Students are taught on the various ethical issues they may face in academic and clinical scenario. Ethical
handling of cadavers, tissues, biopsy specimens and ethical dilemmas are stressed in an orientation
programme for all the students, year wise.
Programme report View Document
Orientation circulars View Document
8.1.5 The students are trained for using High End Equipment for Diagnostic and therapeutic
purposes in the Institution.
1.Cone Beam Computed Tomogram (CBCT)

2.CAD/CAM facility
3.Imaging and morphometric softwares
4.Endodontic microscope
5.Dental LASER Unit
6.Extended application of light based microscopy (phase contrast microscopy/polarized
microscopy/fluorescent microscopy)
7.Immunohistochemical (IHC) set up
E.? 1 of the above
Response: A. Any 5 of the above
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Usage registers View Document
Invoice of Purchase View Document
Geotagged Photographs View Document
8.1.6 Institution provides student training in specialized clinics and facilities for care and treatment
such as:
1.Comprehensive / integrated clinic

2.Implant clinic
3.Geriatric clinic
4.Special health care needs clinic
5.Tobacco cessation clinic
6.Esthetic clinic
E. Any 1 of the above
B.Any 4 of the above
Response: A. Any 5 of the above
Geotagged Photographs of facilities View Document
Certificate from the principal/competent authority View Document
8.1.7 Average percentage of full-time teachers who have acquired additional postgraduate
Degrees/Diplomas/Fellowships beyond the eligibility requirements from recognized
centers/universities in India or abroad. (Eg: AB, FRCS, MRCP, FAMS, FAIMER & IFME
Fellowships, Ph D in Dental Education etc.) during last five years
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Response: 9.1
8.1.7.1 Number of fulltime teachers with additional PG Degrees /Diplomas /Fellowships/Master Trainer
certificate
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
10 10 09 08 05
List of fulltime teachers with additional Degrees, View Document

Diplomas such as AB, FRCS, MRCP, FAMS,
FAIMER/IFME Fellowships, Ph D in Dental
Education etc. during the last 5 years
Attested e-copies of certificates of postgraduate View Document

Degrees, Diplomas or Fellowships
8.1.8 The Institution has introduced objective methods to measure and certify attainment of specific
clinical competencies by BDS students/interns as stated in the undergraduate curriculum by the
Dental Council of India
Response:
The institute lays emphasis that the student as acquired competent clinical skills and knowledge as the
student appear for the final exam (for undergraduate and post graduate students). College has trained its
staff, and post graduates in OSCE and case presentation for evaluating students’ clinical skill and
judgment. The OSCE provide a comprehensive picture of a student’s knowledge of clinical concepts and
areas of strength and weakness.
The institution had arranged a one day training workshop for the post graduates and staff in introducing
the concept of OSCE and its relevance in assessing clinical competency.
However, the final assessment of the students is still held as per the guidelines by DCI / DR.MGR
University.
Interns are also assessed by objective questions on every Wednesday to prepare them for the NEET exam.
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Report on the list and steps taken by the College to View Document
measure attainment of specific competencies by the
BDS students/interns stated in the undergraduate
curriculum during the last five years
List of competencies View Document
Geotagged photographs of the objective methods View Document

used like OSCE/OSPE
8.1.9 Average percentage of first year students, provided with prophylactic immunization against
communicable diseases like Hepatitis-B during their clinical work in the last five years.
Response: 82.11
8.1.9.1 Number of first year students, provided with prophylactic immunization against communicable
diseases like Hepatitis-B during their clinical work in the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
55 58 90 83 92
8.1.9.2 Number of first year Students addmitted in last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
57 63 90 100 100
Policies documents regarding preventive View Document

immunization of students, teachers and hospital staff
likely to be exposed to communicable diseases
during their clinical work.
List of students, teachers and hospital staff, who View Document

received such immunization during the preceding
academic year
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8.1.10 The College has adopted methods to define and implement Dental graduate attributes with a
system of evaluation of attainment of such attributes.
Response:
The institute lays emphasis that the student has acquired competent clinical skills and knowledge as the
student appear for the final exam (for undergraduate and post graduate students). College has implemented
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and case presentation for evaluating students’
clinical skills and judgment. OSCE provides an overall picture of the student’s general knowledge across
several disciplines, diagnostic and treatment planning skills, and presentation skills.
Both forms of student assessment encourage interactions with faculty members at the examination and
provide immediate and formative feedback from the examiners. This enables faculty members to evaluate
students’ knowledge in pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. The other
disciplines/areas represented are orthodontics, operative dentistry, periodontology, endodontics,
prosthodontics, oral health policy, problem solving and treatment planning in a community, oral and
maxillofacial surgery, oral radiology and oral pathology, and pediatric dentistry
Dental graduate attributes as described in the View Document

website of the College.
8.1.11 Average per capita expenditure on Dental materials and other consumables used for student
training during the last five years.
Response: 70.32
8.1.11.1 Expenditure on consumables used for student clinical training in a year
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
67395 13112 42333 20060 28330
Audited statements of accounts. View Document
8.1.12 Establishment of Dental Education Department by the College for the range and quality of
Faculty Development Programmes in emerging trends in Dental Educational Technology organized
by it.
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Response:
Institute organises several programmes to enhance and update the clinical skills of the faculties, post
graduates and students. The following schedule is followed on monthly basis. It covers a wide range of
meetings which emphasises on basic sciences to clinical sciences. Case discussions are held every month
in the inter department meets and clinical skill development programmes are conduct for interns. Students
are sensitised about social issues and responsibilities
List of teachers year-wise who participated in the View Document

seminars/conferences/ workshops on emerging
trends in Medical Educational technology
organized by the DEU of the College during the
last five years
List of seminars/conferences/workshops on View Document

emerging trends in Dental Educational
Technology organized by the DEU year-wise
during the last five years.
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5. CONCLUSION
Additional Information :
In recognition of the dedicated services of Prof. Ponnuchami, first anantomy professor of the institute the
central library complex is named after him as a tribute to his exemplary services.
To exihibit eco-friendly campus many necessary steps have been taken including the kitchen garden and a
special drip irrigation sysytem has been installed.
Being the professional institution, our college is conducting cultural and sports activities for three days every
year. the grand finale will be graced by ceebrities from cultural and sports background.
Concluding Remarks :
The college having a background of 33 years, has been extensively and effectively rendering the community
service in a rural area where the awareness towards dental care is relatively low. This fulfills the prescribes
vision and mission of the institution.
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1st CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION

RAJAS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL

SSR SUBMITTED DATE: 11-03-2020

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

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1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)

To make use of financial assistance from the government funding agencies.

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Filling up of seats in the present scenario of super saturation.

1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY

Teaching-learning and Evaluation

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Research, Innovations and Extension

Infrastructure and Learning Resources

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Student Support and Progression

Governance, Leadership and Management

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Institutional Values and Best Practices

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Name RAJAS DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL

Address Rajas Dental College and Hospital

State Tamil Nadu

Contacts for Communication

Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email

Principal Anisha 04637-231367 8903939333 - info@rajasdentalco

IQAC / CIQA Angeline 04637-231905 9994619957 - angelinedeepthiden

Status of the Institution

Institution Status Self Financing

Institution Fund Source Trust

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Recognized Minority institution

If it is a recognized minroity institution Yes

If Yes, Specify minority status

Religious Christian Minority

Date of establishment of the college 31-07-1987

State University name Document

Tamil Nadu Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical View Document

Details of UGC recognition

Under Section Date View Document

Statutory Recognition/App Day,Month and Validity in Remarks

DCI View Document 09-11-1993 60 Valid for Five

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Is the College recognized by UGC as a College No

Is the college recognized for its outstanding No

Location and Area of Campus

Campus Type Address Location* Campus Area Built up Area in

Main campus Rajas Dental College and Urban 30.6 123833.8

2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Programme Name of Pr Duration in Entry Medium of Sanctioned No.of

UG BDS,Dental 60 HSC English 100 100

PG MDS,Dental 36 BDS English 15 15

Doctoral PhD or 48 MDS English 8 0

Position Details of Faculty & Staff in the College

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