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Self Study Report of H R COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS

YEARLY STATUS REPORT - 2020-2021

Part A
Data of the Institution
1.Name of the Institution H.R.COLLEGE OF COMMERCE &
ECONOMICS

Name of the Head of the institution DR.POOJA RAMCHANDANI

Designation INCHARGE PRINCIPAL

Does the institution function from its own Yes


campus?

Phone no./Alternate phone no. 022-22876115

Mobile no 9892837112

Registered e-mail [email protected]

Alternate e-mail [email protected]

Address VIDYASAGAR PRINCIPAL K.M.KUNDNANI


CHOWK,123 DINSHAW WACHHA
ROAD,CHURCHGATE,MUMBAI 400020

City/Town MUMBAI

State/UT MAHARASHTRA

Pin Code 400020

2.Institutional status

Affiliated /Constituent Constituent

Type of Institution Co-education

Location Urban

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Financial Status Grants-in aid

Name of the Affiliating University HSNC University

Name of the IQAC Coordinator DR.JASBIR KAUR SODI

Phone No. 022-22876115

Alternate phone No. 022-22042195

Mobile 9323895430

IQAC e-mail address [email protected]

Alternate Email address [email protected]

3.Website address (Web link of the AQAR https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-cont


(Previous Academic Year) ent/uploads/2021/12/PORTAL_AQAR_2
019-20.pdf

4.Whether Academic Calendar prepared Yes


during the year?

if yes, whether it is uploaded in the https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-cont


Institutional website Web link: ent/uploads/2022/05/calendar.pptx
.pdf

5.Accreditation Details

Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Validity from Validity to


Accreditation
Cycle 1 A 87.95 2002 01/10/2002 30/09/2007

Cycle 2 A 3.46 2008 04/02/2008 03/02/2013

Cycle 3 A 3.72 2013 23/03/2013 22/03/2020

6.Date of Establishment of IQAC 06/02/2002

7.Provide the list of funds by Central / State Government


UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR/TEQIP/World Bank/CPE of UGC etc.,

Institutional/Depa Scheme Funding Agency Year of award Amount


rtment /Faculty with duration
nil nil nil 0 0

8.Whether composition of IQAC as per latest Yes

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NAAC guidelines
Upload latest notification of formation of View File
IQAC

9.No. of IQAC meetings held during the year 4

Were the minutes of IQAC meeting(s) and Yes


compliance to the decisions have been
uploaded on the institutional website?

If No, please upload the minutes of the No File Uploaded


meeting(s) and Action Taken Report

10.Whether IQAC received funding from any No


of the funding agency to support its activities
during the year?

If yes, mention the amount

11.Significant contributions made by IQAC during the current year (maximum five bullets)
05 1) Improving teaching learning and administrative processes through
career advancement of teaching and non teaching staff. IQAC assisted
7 teachers in the process of Performance Based Career Advancement
Scheme and 3 non teaching members.

2) Intensive planning and implementation to propel the


transformation process of institution. In the journey of
transformation to the lead / constituent college of cluster
university HSNC,IQAC helped in planning and implementation of
processes.

3) Successful implementation of Rigorous experiential learning


methodologies through well designed curriculum.

4) Establishment of Institution Innovation Cell (IIC) of MHRD.

5) Mentoring the institutions aspiring for assessment and


accreditation under NAAC in the near future.

12.Plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the Academic year towards
Quality Enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the Academic year

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Plan of Action Achievements/Outcomes


Promoting quality assurance by Joint National Webinar hosted by
enhancing overall performance IQAC of of Lala Lajpatrai
College of Commerce & Economics
and Internal Quality Assurance
Cell (IQAC) of H.R. College of
Commerce & Economics on NAAC
Strategy

Faculty enrichment programs A session on “How to implement


and use online teaching modes
such as Cisco Webex and YouTube
Streaming

Holistic Development of Students E-Industrial visit to MAPRO ON


January 19,2021, E - Industrial
visit to Jain Farm Fresh Foods
Ltd. , A seminar was organised
on AI and ML revolution to
explain the importance of latest
AI and how AI is present in our
day-to-day lives , On September
30, 2020, the BAF Committee
hosted a webinar with Ms.
Shreemoyee Mukhopadhyay, who
discussed the critical
components of a CV. , TechSkills
101 , Special Workshops on
Important softwares like Tally
ERP 9 , MS Excel , Adobe
Photoshop and AI were organised
for students to be able to get
hands-on practical exposure ,
“Build your E-Commerce Store in
an Hour” Masterclass orgainsed
for aspiring entrepreneurs , The
Hustler Series' - a series of
Webinars was organised with
Young and Successful
Entrepreneurs specially curated
for the young and aspiring
students of H.R. College. , Time-
Management Sessions were
conducted under the guidance of
Mr. Anand Hable, who has 40
years of business experience ,

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Mental Health Awareness Week


conducted from October 4 to
October 9, 2020. Various
Sessions and competitions were
held for everyone to be aware of
the need for a healthy frame of
mind. , A Communication & Soft
Skills Enhancement Initiative
called For Students - By
Students was taken up by the
students to help their fellow
mates overcome stage fright TED
Speakers this year were
distinguished individuals from
diversified walks of life, each
highly accomplished in their own
fields Panel Discussion on

Career Advancement & Research Faculty members received their


Initiatives Postgraduate Teaching
Recognition (PGTR) from the
University of Mumbai. The IQAC
also facilitated the conduct of
Career Advancement Scheme (CAS)
interviews of seven faculty
members. Joint Research by
Students of HR College and Theo-
Koch-Schule Grünberg

Increasing connectedness and Principal Connect Sessions were


expanding network of organized where Dr. Pooja
stakeholders Ramchandani, I/C Principal,
spoke with students from BAF,
BMS, BFM, BBI, and B.Voc through
the internet via. Zoom A week-
long icebreaker was scheduled
between October 12-17, 2020 for
the college's first-year BAF
students was organised which
helped them get to know their
batch-mates better and included
not only fun but also
informative games. The Faculty
Development Centre of Mahatma
Gandhi National Council of Rural
Education (MGNCRE), set up by

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the Government of India,


conducted an online workshop for
students under the Rural
Entrepreneurship Development
Cell to educate students on
preparing a sustainable action
plan for promoting
entrepreneurship in country
developing sectors of the
country. Alumni Lecture
Conducted with the Founders of
Bombay Hemp Company. Panel
discussion on 'An insight on
higher education from our
international alumni'.

Comprehensive development & Teachers had regular meetings


Grade improvement with students with learning
disabilities. These sessions
were made mandatory for those
who had to appear for ATKT
Special intensive coaching
course was held for weak
students. Students with good
grades were encouraged to act as
mentors for their weaker
classmates and help them in
academics. intensive coaching
lectures were conducted for
students and the college also
carefully monitored the schedule
of these lectures.

Promoting Social consciousness The Lunchbox - Covid Relief


among students and community Edition initiative in
collaboration with Srimad
Ramchandra Love and Care NGO To
commemorate World Environment
Day, a Sapling Plantation Drive
was organised on June 5, 2020
Adopt A Village, was a social
initiative taken up by the
Rotaract Club of H.R. College
which aims at the holistic
development of rural villages in
Maharashtra N.S.S. Unit

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conducted an event with


volunteers feeding food, water &
milk to the stray animals of
their neighbourhood Share A Meal
January 20, 2021 This project
was a social media food donation
project by the members of The
Rotaract Club of H.R. College
Project Inaayat and Project
Aajeevika have encoraged
students while they worked in
multiple social spaces of rural
development, education, skill
development etc reaching more
than 7 states across India.
Nayaab - a fundraising
exhibition for a social cause
was organised by students
Seminar on Waste Management was
conducted on July 30,2020
Facebook and Instagram Campaigns
started by students for building
social awareness The members of
The Rotaract Club of H.R.
College painted a few walls in
Parel on December 24, 2020

Corporate Engagements A Virtual Campus Engagement


Session conducted by Tata
Starbucks A virtual session on
Corporate Finance Woman of the
Year was organised by E&Y Senior
Consultant at EY conducted live
session on CyberSecurity and
Ethical Hacking Morgan Stanley
conducted Internship Drive on
September 18,2020 ERNST & YOUNG
Launched a SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
worth Rs. 1 Lakh LinkedIN
Networking Interview and Group
Discussion Sessions by KPMG
Session on Opportunities and
Scope of BFSI by Shahani Group
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management
Co.

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Collaborations 14 MOUs were signed during the


year

13.Whether the AQAR was placed before Yes


statutory body?

Name of the statutory body

Name Date of meeting(s)

IQAC 23/02/2022

14.Whether institutional data submitted to AISHE

Year Date of Submission


2020 23/01/2020

15.Multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary
BAMMC Programme
The institution offers three-year undergraduate degree programmes
such as (BAMMC) Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass
Communication as well as other interdisciplinary courses.
Honours Program
The Honours program is offered by the institution to enhance
employability and entrepreneurship abilities among the learners.
Here, the learner is expected to complete 40 additional credits in
Inter / Intra Disciplinary courses across three years.
Bachelors in Vocation
There are three undergraduate programs under the Bachelor’s Degree
in Vocation i.e., in Wealth Management, Retail Management and
Tourism and Hospitality Management. The elective courses offered in
these programs are interdisciplinary in nature.
Multidisciplinary
At the undergraduate level multidisciplinary courses such as
Foundation Course, Business Communication, Environmental Studies,
Business law, Taxation, Research methodology and Mathematics and
Statistics are offered along with specific core courses and
electives.

16.Academic bank of credits (ABC):


Future plans of the institution include introducing programs which
will be conducted with reference to the academic bank of credit with
a view to placing the institution in a position wherein it becomes

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the depository institution of HSNC University.

17.Skill development:
The institution conducts a Skill Series annually where industry
experts are invited to impart training and guidance to students on a
variety of topics. HR Pulse, another annual week-long programme,
with sessions steered by industry professionals, guides students on
resume writing, grooming, cracking interviews, etc. In the academic
year 2020-21, seventy (70) skill development programmes were
conducted, a detailed list of which is provided in criterion 5.
Certificate courses organized regularly, for imparting skills are
mentioned in detail in metric no.
1.3

18.Appropriate integration of Indian Knowledge system (teaching in Indian Language, culture,


using online course)
YOGA Training
SYNC ORIGINALS, an initiative of the SYNC Club members to maintain
physical and mental well-being during the pandemic, promoted YOGA &
Meditation for better mental health. A yoga session was conducted by
Anvay Dixit (Practicing Intern at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute Sound
Meditation). The Uniqueness of the program was that the Yogas
technique introduced relies on focused awareness and relaxation
using a range of Himalayan singing bowls practised and perfected by
Teachers and SYNC members; conducted by Dr Sujata Singhi(Therapist,
Motivational Speaker, Certified Life and Transformation Coach,
Author of the Amazon best seller "Power of Sound")on July 20, 2020.
From 28 th July 2020 to 30 th July 2020, three-day FEELING & HEALING
sessions were
conducted by experts. HEALTH & HEALING THROUGH YOGA AND MEDITATION
session was conducted between 8 th September 2020 to 10 th September
2020. A 7-day Yoga Common Protocol Workshop was organized as a joint
venture between the University of Mumbai, the Hyderabad (Sind)
National Collegiate Board, HSNC University, Mumbai and
Kaivalyadhama. from 11 th June 2020 to 21 st June 2020. The yoga day
celebration was conducted as a part of the annual program which
marks International Yoga Day on the 21 st
of June every year. The event elicited a massive response from
students and faculty alike.

Sindhi Sangat (For Sindhi Cultural Promotion)


The primary objective of the club is the promotion of the rich
heritage and culture associated with the Sindhi Language and
Literature across the globe. The Sangat aims to promote as well as
showcase the rich and varied cultural aspects of the people

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invariably associated with the oldest civilization known to mankind


originating from the land of Sind (ancient gateway to India). The
programs conducted during the year included ‘Sindhi Culture:
Traditional Clothing and Foods’ July 27, 2020; ‘Role of Youth in
Promoting Sindhi Language’ July 28, 2020; ‘Puja Bherana Sahib’ July
29 2020; Sindhi Bhajan Sandhya August 9, 2020; ‘Sindhi Dhamaal’
November 9, 2020; Naye Saal Ji Mauj January 16, 2021, and
‘International Sindhi Language Day Celebration’ April 10, 2021.

NANDI – The flagship event of Marathi Vagmay Mandal


The theme this year, ‘Jag Viral Zala', revolved around the new
normal created by the prevailing conditions. Eighteen (18) events
including the pre-events constituted the first 3 days of the
programme. These were broadly classified into 3 categories ‘Fine
Arts, ‘Literary Arts’ and ‘Performing Arts. Day 4, witnessed the
final round of the face of Naandi and the most awaited prize
distribution. Throughout the four days, talks with renowned
personalities from Film and Music Industry like Madhura Joshi,
Sharayu Date, Mrunal Divekar, Savani Vaze and Pranav Raorane were
conducted through Instagram Live. The event concluded with the
enthusiastic and energetic participation of more than 50 colleges.
Some new events introduced this year were Ad filmmaking, Ghazal,
Mask Painting, Hand Lettering and Mandala Art.

Heritage Walk
The Annual Heritage Walk, organized by the Nature Club of H.R.
College, is an opportunity for students to get insights into the
city’s rich cultural heritage with striking monuments like the
museums, Taj Hotel and Gateway of India along with others near the
institution. However, on account of the pandemic, the Heritage walk
was not organized this year.

Trip of Honours Students


Every year students of the Honours programme undertake faculty-
supervised study tours to places rich with a culture like Rajasthan,
and Madhya Pradesh to understand the culture, history and traditions
of our country. This year due to pandemic restrictions the study
tour was also not conducted.

Cultural Participations
The college regularly organizes cultural programs with enthusiastic
participation by students. A detailed list of all these programmes
is enclosed in the concerned metric in Part B.

Hindi Sahitya Parishad


HSP, the cultural club aims to promote the national language Hindi,

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Indian ethics, values and culture amongst the students by organizing


various activities like essay writing competitions, debates and
cultural events like Independence Day and Guru Purnima etc. It also
provides a platform for its students to participate in and organize
fun events like Gul-E-Gulzar, Dance competitions, Act Plays and
Antakshari.

Gurupurnima Celebration by Marathi Vagmay Mandal


Every year students of the college celebrate the auspicious occasion
of Guru Purnima with great interest.

Marathi Basha Divas Celebration


Marathi Bhasha Diwas is celebrated regularly every year in the
library by displaying various Marathi Literature books.

Independence Day Celebration

The national Independence Day celebration each consists of unfurling


the tri-colour flag, and
singing the National Anthem in unison, followed by song and dance
performances by the
students.

19.Focus on Outcome based education (OBE):Focus on Outcome based education (OBE):


Outcome-based Education is the tradition & culture at H.R. College
and is evident from the
following practices-
1. Compulsory Self Learning Evaluation component of internal
assessment that builds confidence, team working and presentation
skills, leadership, communications and conflict resolution among
students.
2. Mandatory individual project work that includes experimental
learning through case study analysis, video making and practical
understanding of technical concepts.
3. Skill series conducted by industry experts.
4. Internship component in programmes and placement support
5. Students’ empowerment through representations in various
committees and associations.
6. Hands-on experience by organizing events, intercollegiate fests,
entrepreneurship events like Bazaar, virtual mock stock exchange and
industrial visits.
7. Invoking social consciousness through National Service Scheme
events and social projects undertaken by the Rotaract Club of HR as
also Enactus.
8. International exposure through faculty and student exchange

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programmes
9. Research projects conducted by the Research cell, DLLE and
through participation in the International Economics Convention, a
flagship event of the HSNC Board.
The detailed list of the above-mentioned initiatives is given in the
concerned criterion.

20.Distance education/online education:


Owing to the heavy restrictions imposed by the pandemic online
education was the only way forward to proceed with the academic
year. All lectures, therefore, were conducted on the official online
platforms. Exams too were conducted online. The virtual classrooms
and platforms were used for collecting projects and conducting
internal assessments and exams. Workshops, seminars; and club events
were also organized in the online and hybrid modes.

Extended Profile
1.Programme

1.1 471

Number of courses offered by the institution across all programs


during the year

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2.Student

2.1 6083

Number of students during the year

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2.2 0

Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/ State


Govt. rule during the year

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2.3 2051

Number of outgoing/ final year students during the year

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3.Academic

3.1 39

Number of full time teachers during the year

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3.2 33

Number of sanctioned posts during the year

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4.Institution

4.1 26

Total number of Classrooms and Seminar halls

4.2 531.12

Total expenditure excluding salary during the year (INR in lakhs)

4.3 210

Total number of computers on campus for academic purposes

Part B
CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 - Curricular Planning and Implementation

1.1.1 - The Institution ensures effective curriculum delivery through a well planned and documented
process
The College has a Time-Table committee which connects with Heads of

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the departments and time table is made based on the workload of


teachers. This timetable is displayed on notice board as well as in
first a brochure. For effective curriculum delivery various
techniques of teaching are used by faculty that includes class
interaction, casestudy analysis, story telling and also experiential
sharing. The component of humour is an important part and faculty
uses it appropriately to maintain students' mental engrossment. This
year being the first year of HSNC cluster university, majority of
faculty members actively participated in effective curriculum
planning, designing and implementation as the member of Board of
Studies of HSNC university. Departmental meetings are conducted
regularly to discuss the teaching plans and distribution of
subjectsand sharing of lectures by the teachers. Faculty members are
given academic freedom to deliver the curriculum in a manner which
is comfortable yet effective. Distribution of the First day brochure
to students at the beginning of the year,with details of syllabi,
tests, teaching plans and periodical reviews by theHead of the
Departments to ensure timely completion of the syllabus ensures the
effective curriculum delivery in well-planned manner.

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Link for Additional information


https://www.hrcollege.edu/orientations/

1.1.2 - The institution adheres to the academic calendar including for the conduct of Continuous
Internal Evaluation (CIE)
The academic calendar is prepared and posted on website at the
beginningof each academicyear after the dates of commencement are
announced by the parent university. Theacademic calendar includes
significant dates for tests, project assignments, college
results,upcoming eventskeeping all of our stakeholders updatedon the
same.. Assignments are submitted by students as per dates given in
the academic Calendar. The aim of academic calendar is to improve
the teaching-learning process and to provide a timetable for various
academic and cultural events. This not only assists us in
understanding deviations from the scheduled tasks, but it also
instills professional standards and drives us to adhere to the
timeline. The event dates that are determined and put to the
calendar aid in good time management and also guarantee that there
are no collisions between significant activitiestaking place at the
same time.The essential dates for admission, payment of fees, and
examination for all programmes are updated on a regular basis on the

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institutions website and they do not fomr the part of academic


calendar instead they are flashed as important notice on the
website.

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https://www.hrcollege.edu/academic-
calendars/#

1.1.3 - Teachers of the Institution participate in A. All of the above


following activities related to curriculum
development and assessment of the affiliating
University and/are represented on the
following academic bodies during the year.
Academic council/BoS of Affiliating University
Setting of question papers for UG/PG
programs Design and Development of
Curriculum for Add on/ certificate/ Diploma
Courses Assessment /evaluation process of the
affiliating University

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teachers in various
bodies/activities provided as a
response to the metric

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1.2 - Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 - Number of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/ elective course
system has been implemented

1.2.1.1 - Number of Programmes in which CBCS/ Elective course system implemented


12

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File Description Documents

Any additional information View File

Minutes of relevant Academic View File


Council/ BOS meetings

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format (Data Template)

1.2.2 - Number of Add on /Certificate programs offered during the year

1.2.2.1 - How many Add on /Certificate programs are added during the year. Data requirement
for year: (As per Data Template)
5

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relating to Add on /Certificate
programs

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programs (Data Template )

1.2.3 - Number of students enrolled in Certificate/ Add-on programs as against the total number
of students during the year
65

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Subjects related to
certificate/Add-on programs

1.3 - Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 - Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human
Values, Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum
Three credit coursessuch as Foundation Course and EVS, the former
taught for four semesters and the latter for two, deal with social
and environmental issuesare mandatory courses across various
programs offered at under graduate level. Topics embraced by these
subjects help students understand the interplayof political,
economic, religious and environmental forces in the shaping of

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modern Indian society and also focuson the various diversities and
inequalities in the country.The study of the Indian Constitution,
HumanRightsand environmental problems, deepen understanding of the
values enshrined in our polity while simultaneously sensitizing
students towards a rights based democratic development in the
society.

Activities organized by various students' associations, particularly


the Women's Development Cell (WDC), Enactus, NSS and Nature Club,
aid students to live the ethics taught in classrooms. These include
the sustained work of the WDC to raise awareness about gender
equality, tree planting efforts organized by the NSS Cell and the
Nature Club, initiatives such as the "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'' ,
street plays, blood donation and Thalassemia camps and the Aajeevika
project of Enactus for employment and thereby empowerment of women
in rural Maharashtra.

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courses which address the
Professional Ethics, Gender,
Human Values, Environment and
Sustainability into the
Curriculum.

1.3.2 - Number of courses that include experiential learning through project work/field
work/internship during the year
189

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Programme / Curriculum/ View File


Syllabus of the courses

Minutes of the Boards of Studies/ View File


Academic Council meetings with
approvals for these courses

MoU's with relevant View File


organizations for these courses, if
any

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1.3.3 - Number of students undertaking project work/field work/ internships


5254

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of students undertaking project
work/field work/ /internships
(Data Template)

1.4 - Feedback System

1.4.1 - Institution obtains feedback on the A. All of the above


syllabus and its transaction at the institution
from the following stakeholders Students
Teachers Employers Alumni

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URL for stakeholder feedback


report https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads
/1.4-curriculum-feedback-
report-2020-21-2.pdf

Action taken report of the View File


Institution on feedback report as
stated in the minutes of the
Governing Council, Syndicate,
Board of Management

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1.4.2 - Feedback process of the Institution may A. Feedback collected, analyzed


be classified as follows and action taken and feedback
available on website

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information

URL for feedback report


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/1.4-curriculum-feedback-
report-2020-21-2.pdf

TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

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2.1 - Student Enrollment and Profile

2.1.1 - Enrolment Number Number of students admitted during the year

2.1.1.1 - Number of students admitted during the year


6083

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format

2.1.2 - Number of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories (SC, ST, OBC,
Divyangjan, etc. as per applicable reservation policy during the year (exclusive of
supernumerary seats)

2.1.2.1 - Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories during the year
463

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seats reserved (Data Template)

2.2 - Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 - The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organizes special Programmes
for advanced learners and slow learners
The college has a dedicated cell entitled the “Special Cell” that
ascertains students who are slow learners over the course of their
B. Com degree and arranges lecture serieshelp from subject experts
in the topics they are struggling with. The college also provides
Bridge Courses, which are preparatory courses designed by college as
linking courses that link a student's prior course and the course he
or she wants to join so that the student does not have to start from
the beginning of the course the student intends to take, which is
different from the course he or she is presently pursuing and still
gain additional knowledge.

The Research and Development Cell of the college aims to promote


research in newly emerging and challenging areas to foster a rich
research culture in the college. Every year, under the auspices of
the HSNC Board, an Economics Convention is held, that focuses on

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vital and crucial topics in economics that affect global economies.


This is great opportunity for advanced learners to showcase their
analytical abilities. On the other hand, Intercollegiate
competitionshelp students acquire organizational skills such as
communication, marketing, public relations, networking, leadership,
mentoring, conflict resolution, and community building.

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2.2.2 - Student- Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)

Number of Students Number of Teachers


6083 47

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2.3 - Teaching- Learning Process

2.3.1 - Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem
solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences
Regular activities organised for students by instiution in
experiential and participative learning include industrial visits,
mock stock exchanges, seminars, workshops, and guest lectures from
industry experts. This year due to lockdown an E-Industrial visit
was organised to Jain Farm Fresh Foods Limited (JFFFL), a subsidiary
of Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, the largest mango processor in
the world and the second largest processor of dehydrated onion in
the world. The visited highlighted various steps involved in food
processing right from procuring to processing and packaging
todelivering. Some of the experiential and participative learning
included Thespo 2.0. for any young person under the age of 25 who is
interested in any part of theatreprovidingan opportunity to acquire
and grasp the finer aspects of theatre acting. Every year, the
institution hosts a job fair and skill series, during which a
variety of industry experts share their insights and assist students
in their career planning.

As the name implies, the PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATING SOCIETY holds

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debates, discussions, and elocution competitions on a variety of


topics.T Along with literary events, various industrial and academic
leaders led the annual HR Pulse Workshop, which aimed to make the
students of third-year market ready.

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2.3.2 - Teachers use ICT enabled tools for effective teaching-learning process. Write description in
maximum of 200 words
The instructors make use of the LCDs,projectors, smart classes. The
virtual platforms used for the lectures include Zoom.us, Microsoft
teams, Cisco webex, moodles and google classrooms, gmeet and Google
classroom extensions. College has paid subscription of zoom
platforms for various programs and committees. HRythm Sound &
Recording Studio is HR's in-house studio that focuses on teaching
audio recording and editing skills. In addition, Hi Resolution
Photography Studio provides students with hands-on experience in
areas such as digital marketing, advertising, and media planning. HR
also has a Digital Library & Research Center, which allows staff and
students to improve their research and gain access to digital
resources. A digitally equipped seminar and conference room hosts
guest lectures, expert discussions, and various competitions for
students on a regular basis. Learning materials, quizzes, lab
submissions and evaluations, assignments, and other course-related
information are managed and posted using Google Classroom. With the
use of GOOGLE FORMS and Google Classrooms, professors create an
online quiz and upload notes for students from time to time. This
helps to check the performance of the students. Proctored
examinations are conducted online through the popular vendors in the
industry like Eklavya and Mastersoft.

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2.3.3 - Ratio of mentor to students for academic and other related issues (Data for the latest
completed academic year )

2.3.3.1 - Number of mentors


47

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2.4 - Teacher Profile and Quality

2.4.1 - Number of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the year
39

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posts for year (Data Template)

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authenticated by the Head of HEI

2.4.2 - Number of full time teachers with Ph. D. / D.M. / M.Ch. /D.N.B Superspeciality / D.Sc. /
D.Litt. during the year (consider only highest degree for count)

2.4.2.1 - Number of full time teachers with Ph. D. / D.M. / M.Ch. /D.N.C Superspeciality / D.Sc.
/ D.Litt. during the year
13

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teachers with Ph. D. / D.M. /
M.Ch./ D.N.B Super specialty /
D.Sc. / D.Litt. and number of full
time teachers for year (Data
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2.4.3 - Number of years of teaching experience of full time teachers in the same institution (Data
for the latest completed academic year)

2.4.3.1 - Total experience of full-time teachers


516

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2.5 - Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 - Mechanism of internal assessment is transparent and robust in terms of frequency and mode.
Write description within 200 words.
The system of internal assessment is presented to the students well
in advance during the orientationat the beginning of the year. The
internal assessment includes the self learning component which is
agroup discussion and is recorded for the purpose of transparency.
The institution has the structured students grievanceredressaland
exam committeemembers are available to addressthe problems of
internal assessment if any. The internal assessment is continuousas
it is carried throughout the year in two separateterms each term
having 3 components of evaluation and class participation. The three
components include self learning evaluation that includes innovative
ideas in presenting /video making for youtube and other such group
activities, The second component is internal test and the third one
is the project work that include field research, case study analysis
or the research topics. The students are also evaluated on the basis
of class participation. The internal evaluation happens twice in a
year spread evenly in two semesters each year. The communication for
the same is made throughthe officialwhatsapp group, website and also
byemails. The internal evaluation is supervised vigorously by the
heads of the department for accuracy.

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

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and efficient
The college follows the rules framed by the Mumbai University for
its second and third year of students and HSNC university for its
first year students. The mechanism for addressing the grievances is
transparent and made known to students through website and also
through official whatsapp messages.There is a specific protocol for
obtaining a copy of the answer book, as well as a deadline by which
a student must apply and the college must provide the answer book.
The college makes students aware of the process through notice board
and also by posting on website. The students can apply for re-
evaluation within a certin time period. The heads of the department
and the exam committee members arranges for the re-evaluation
through the suitable external examiner by masking on the original
assessment done to ensures the accuracy and transparency in the re
assessment. In case of difference in the assessment the heads of the
departments are made aware and concerned examiners are asked for the
clarification. However the rules specifies the criteria where the
differential marking beyond a particularlimit is defined for
considering the re-evaluationresults and the college adheres to the
rules strictly.

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2.6 - Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 - Programme and course outcomes for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated and
displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students.
The institution uses the following mechanism to convey learning
outcomes to teachers and students. Every year, a first-year student
orientation programme is held to introduce students and parents to
the college's many programmes. Faculty members, class teachers,
mentors, course coordinators, and program coordinators also provide
information to students, raise awareness, and stress the importance
of achieving the goals. The BOS of each department, which includes
the Head of Department and subject specialists, discuss and approve
the proposal after it has been approved by the Principal. The first
day brochurecontaining the course outcomes, programme specific
courses, and programme outcomes, is also released and distributed to
students as part of the same programme every year. A The college
website also shows the program outcome and course outcome for
various programs and courses which guides the students on selecting

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a particular program and the elective course that is suitable to


develop the required skill set based on their career choices. Every
year at the end of the examination the orientation of the next year
elective courses across various program is also done by heads of the
departments to guide students on making relevant choices.

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2.6.2 - Attainment of Programme outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution.
The heads of the department, in co-ordination with other faculty
members, prepares CO-PO & PSO mapping for all of the program's
courses. Internal and external evaluation methods are examples of
assessment methodologies. Mid exams and semester end examinations
are used to measure course outcomes using an external examination
format whereas the internalassessment is done through Self Learning
Evaluationand Individual Project Evaluation technique.The three
components include self learning evaluation that includes innovative
ideas in presenting /video making for youtube and other such group
activities, The second component is internal test and the third one
is the project work that include field research, case study analysis
or the research topics.All courses that contribute to the PO are
assessed using Course Outcomes, which include an internal (40
percent weightage) and an external exam (60 percent weightage). At
the end of the academic year the result analysis is carried out and
the analysis helps the heads of the department and the faculty
members for the reforms in the next academic year. Thus the whole
evaluation process is supervised by the senior faculty members and
IQAC for overall quality improvement making delivery of curriculum
more outcome relevant.

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2.6.3 - Pass percentage of Students during the year

2.6.3.1 - Total number of final year students who passed the university examination during the
year
2031

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2.7 - Student Satisfaction Survey

2.7.1 - Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) on overall institutional performance (Institution may
design its own questionnaire) (results and details need to be provided as a weblink)
https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/SSS-
REPORT-20-21-3-1.pdf

RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION

3.1 - Resource Mobilization for Research

3.1.1 - Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects /
endowments in the institution during the year (INR in Lakhs)

3.1.1.1 - Total Grants from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects /
endowments in the institution during the year (INR in Lakhs)
0

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Any additional information No File Uploaded

e-copies of the grant award No File Uploaded


letters for sponsored research
projects /endowments

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with details of grants(Data
Template)

3.1.2 - Number of teachers recognized as research guides (latest completed academic year)

3.1.2.1 - Number of teachers recognized as research guides


0

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format

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

3.1.3.1 - Number of departments having Research projects funded by government and non-
government agencies during the year
0

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website Nil

3.2 - Innovation Ecosystem

3.2.1 - Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations and has initiatives for creation and transfer
of knowledge
The college has created an ecosystem for innovations through the
following initiatives: 1. Department Of Life-long Learning &

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Extension- The department organized seminars, student’s


presentations, project submissions, training and networking sessions
and its Annual Festival named Udaan. 2. The Ph.D. Research Center
-There are two Ph.D. Centers. In the year 2020-21 the total number
of registered students in the subject of Commerce and Business
Economics were 13 and 4 respectively. 3. Research Cell- Lectures and
workshops were conducted for undergraduate students on ‘How to Write
a Research Paper” for the undergraduate students. 4. The
Entrepreneurship and Incubation Cell- Conducted an online workshops
as well as a series of sessions and webinars by the alumnus of the
college were conducted to promote entrepreneurship, business
strategies, start-ups and company building. 5. The XXVIII
International Economics Convention- This event is an academic
initiative of the HSNC Board; the primary objective of which is to
inculcate academic and research skills into undergraduate students.
H.R. College secured the 1st position overall and were proclaimed
the winners. 6. The Honors Programme- The Honors Programme is a
supplementary programme for academically gifted students. The
students made case study presentations and organized webinars.

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3.2.2 - Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research Methodology, Intellectual


Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship during the year

3.2.2.1 - Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research Methodology, Intellectual


Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship year wise during the year
42

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3.3 - Research Publications and Awards

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3.3.1 - Number of Ph.Ds registered per eligible teacher during the year

3.3.1.1 - How many Ph.Ds registered per eligible teacher within the year
0

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website Nil

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3.3.2 - Number of research papers per teachers in the Journals notified on UGC website during
the year

3.3.2.1 - Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the year
7

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year of publication (Data
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3.3.3 - Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers published
in national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during the year

3.3.3.1 - Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in
national/ international conference proceedings year wise during year
24

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volumes/ books published (Data
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3.4 - Extension Activities

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3.4.1 - Extension activities are carried out in the neighborhood community, sensitizing students to
social issues, for their holistic development, and impact thereof during the year
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, a hybrid mode of conducting social
activities was adopted. It was ensured that even when students were
confined to their homes, they were sensitized to various social
issues through:

1. Webinars and workshops on mental health, self love , HIV/AIDS


week, women’s issues, participation in competitions, debates, panel
discussions, teaching programmes, problems faced by the LGBT
community, issues related to anxiety, grief, depression and
counselling.

2. Cleanness and tree plantation drives- A beach Clean-Up was


conducted to improving the ocean and coastal ecosystem. Tree
plantation was conducted within the premises of the housing society
of volunteers.

3. Awareness programmes through online quiz on COVID 19, blogs and


social media, painting walls in the neighbourhood, flash mobs. Other
issues involved understanding socio-legal aspects of gender,
sexuality, periods, rape, road safety, cybercrime and health.

4. Major Projects- Project Pahal, Inaayat, Aajeevika, Aashayein,


Gazab Maharashtra, Liter of Light, The Lunchbox, Udaan, Back to
School Drive, Paathshala, Muskan, Incredibles.

5. Celebrations- virtual Christmas celebration for the


underprivileged students of Municipal schools and Earth day
celebrations were conducted.

6. Donations- Blood donation, stationery kits, pouches, mask


distribution, ration, sanitary pads and food donation for people and
animals were undertaken.

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3.4.2 - Number of awards and recognitions received for extension activities from government /
government recognized bodies during the year

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3.4.2.1 - Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from
Government/ Government recognized bodies year wise during the year
08

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3.4.3 - Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through
NSS/NCC/Red cross/YRC etc., ( including the programmes such as Swachh Bharat, AIDS
awareness, Gender issues etc. and/or those organized in collaboration with industry, community
and NGOs ) during the year

3.4.3.1 - Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with industry,
community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc.,
during the year
71

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the during the year (Data
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3.4.4 - Number of students participating in extension activities at 3.4.3. above during year

3.4.4.1 - Total number of Students participating in extension activities conducted in


collaboration with industry, community and Non- Government Organizations such as Swachh
Bharat, AIDs awareness, Gender issue etc. year wise during year
2969

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in extension activities with Govt.
or NGO etc (Data Template)

3.5 - Collaboration

3.5.1 - Number of Collaborative activities for research, Faculty exchange, Student exchange/
internship during the year

3.5.1.1 - Number of Collaborative activities for research, Faculty exchange, Student exchange/
internship year wise during the year
32

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with institutions/industries for
research, Faculty

3.5.2 - Number of functional MoUs with institutions, other universities, industries, corporate
houses etc. during the year

3.5.2.1 - Number of functional MoUs with Institutions of national, international importance,


other universities, industries, corporate houses etc. year wise during the year
13

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institution./ industry/corporate
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institutions of national,
international importance, other
universities etc during the year

INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

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4.1 - Physical Facilities

4.1.1 - The Institution has adequate infrastructure and physical facilities for teaching- learning. viz.,
classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment etc.
The efficient utilization of the available resources and various tie-
ups with respect to sports, Co-curricular and cultural activities
have made H.R. College as the most preferred college in South
Mumbai. All our 22 classrooms are air-conditioned with
multifacilities (SMART) supporting virtual hybrid teaching learning
accommodating large number of students. The college is disabled
friendly & elevator equipped. College also pays special attention to
the extracurricular needs of our students. There are 5 Computer
Laboratories, with 210 computers in all, equipped with the latest
technology and connected to wi-fi, in order to enable our Faculty &
students, to carry out research studies. Library offers a plethora
of genres to pick from books on research, study materials, event
organization, general knowledge, leisure, etc. The college ensures
clean working space and educational facilities to one and all. The
College has quadrangle facilitating intercollegiate and sports
events. The gymnasium and yoga center helps to offer fitness
activities. The College offer comfort zone with adequate number of
restrooms & dedicated girl’s room. The two rooms beside the canteen
and the terrace of our college building is used to practice for
intercollegiate events. There is CCTV for security, Xerox Centre &
Canteen for refreshment.

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4.1.2 - The Institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, sports, games (indoor, outdoor),
gymnasium, yoga centre etc.
The college campus is a secured lush green environment with modern
and sophisticated infrastructure facilities for the students. The
college has made best utilization of space for curricular,
cocurricular and extracurricular activities. The college website,
www.hrcollege.edu is regularly updated with different curricular and
co-curricular club activities and various sports competitions. There
is also dedicated whatsapp group for dissemination of information
about upcoming cultural events and sports activities.

The Sports Council is the apex sporting body, which aims at

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promoting fitness, sportsmanship, to provide its players complete


support to participate in multiple sporting events and win laurels
for the College. It also plays a prominent role in organizing and
participating in numerous Inter and Intra-Collegiate events and
plays a vital role in efficiently organizing several college
activities.

HR College puts a lot of emphasis on all-round development of our


students. That is why we continuously encourage and energize our
students to play sports and participate in sporting events at the
intercollegiate, university, state, national and international
levels. Our students consistently perform exceedingly well in events
they take part in, winning accolades for themselves and
strengthening the reputation of the institution and spreading it far
and wide.

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4.1.3 - Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT- enabled facilities such as smart class,
LMS, etc.
26

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4.1.4 - Expenditure, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the year (INR in
Lakhs)

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4.1.4.1 - Expenditure for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary during the year (INR in
lakhs)
1.63 Lakh

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4.2 - Library as a Learning Resource

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


LIBRARY FACILITIES

Computerization and administration of library:

Library uses SLIM21 - an integrated, multi-user, multi-tasking


library information Windows based software for automating its
acquisition, cataloguing and circulation activities. Full library
collection and library members are bar-coded to ensure efficient and
fast services.

Total area of the library

2715.18 Sq. Mts.

Total seating capacity

Approx 200

Working hours

24 X 7 Reading Room throughout the year

8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Open Access Facility on working days

Layout of the library:

Library offers seating capacity for 140 students. In addition, a

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special room which accommodates about 60 students is kept open as


additional reading space. Library provides a discussion corner in
the open access section for students and teachers. The Penthouse on
the terrace is made available to students for project works.
Separate mezzanine floor is provided for research scholars. In the
staff common room, a separate mezzanine floor is created for study
and research work. Special seating arrangement is offered for
physically challenged students.

Digital Library & Research Centre (https://www.hrcollege.edu/our-


campus-

To provide opportunities to enhance research work and offer access


to digital content for staff and students.

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4.2.2 - The institution has subscription for the A. Any 4 or more of the above
following e-resources e-journals e-
ShodhSindhu Shodhganga Membership e-
books Databases Remote access toe-resources

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4.2.3 - Expenditure for purchase of books/e-books and subscription to journals/e- journals


during the year (INR in Lakhs)

4.2.3.1 - Annual expenditure of purchase of books/e-books and subscription to journals/e-


journals during the year (INR in Lakhs)
0.38

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purchase of books/e-books and
journals/e- journals during the
year (Data Template)

4.2.4 - Number per day usage of library by teachers and students ( foot falls and login data for
online access) (Data for the latest completed academic year)

4.2.4.1 - Number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year
1035

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teachers and students

4.3 - IT Infrastructure

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


The college has 210 Computers (Branded) and 40 Printers. Most of the
machines are branded PCs from HCL / Zenith / Delland some are
locally assembled. The ratio of desktops-student is one on one (1:1)
as the number of students is divided in batch wise and as per the
time table provided to them.Every department in the teaching staff
has a separate laptop for research work, results analysis and other
teaching and administrative activities. A smart-cart includes a
computer and LCD Projector on a trolley which can be transferred to
anyclassrooms . All computers are connected to network on CAT 5
Cable. All computers have internet facility as they are connected on
network with server. This system is supported by a cascading network
of Cisco Routers placed on each floor. The college internet access
is based upon two Leased Lines of 50 mbps speeds, bandwidth of which
is provided by Hathway Internet Services and MTNL. The college
possesses licenses for the Windows XP Professional with Service Pack
2, MS Office XP with Service Pack 2, Tally 7.2, Quick hill McAfee
Antivirus 7.0, andmultiple freeware / shareware softwares .

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4.4 - Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

4.4.1 - Expenditure incurred on maintenance of infrastructure (physical and academic support


facilities) excluding salary component during the year (INR in Lakhs)

4.4.1.1 - Expenditure incurred on maintenance of infrastructure (physical facilities and


academic support facilities) excluding salary component during the year (INR in lakhs)
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4.4.2 - There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic
and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.
Infrastructure Committee was formed in 20-21 under the Chairmanship
of Principal Dr. Pooja Ramchandani and Dr. Navin Punjabi as
Coordinator. Infrastructure Committee suggested to Conduct
Structural Audit of premises, effective utilization of all assets,
external and internal repairs required, issue of gate-pass,
improvising student computer ratio, regular monitoring of stock
registers, beautification of mini-terrace, entrance lobby. The
infrastructure committee investigates & submits the requirement of
up gradation maintenance of various physical and academic support
facilities required by faculties and students. There is an
arrangement with different playgrounds, swimming pool, Oval Maidan,
Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute to provide access to various facilities
required for fitness events. The college has annual maintenance
contracts with the following 1. Pest Control Mumbai: Pest control
for college building 2. HI -Tech Enterprises: Xerox Machine 3. Lynx
Synergy Solutions Pvt Ltd: Panasonic Kx-TD 1232 key telephone system
4. Aryan InfoTech: Tally Software 5. Eureka Forbes Ltd. 6. Zeromiles
Technologies Services Pvt Ltd: College also has a dedicated team of
in-house maintenance department .The college has appointed an IT co-
coordinator for maintaining computers. The college follows all
regulations & pandemic guidelines issued by UGC and State of
Maharashtra from time to time.

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STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

5.1 - Student Support

5.1.1 - Number of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the
Government during the year

5.1.1.1 - Number of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the
Government during the year
7

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5.1.2 - Number of students benefitted by scholarships, free ships etc. provided by the institution /
non- government agencies during the year

5.1.2.1 - Total number of students benefited by scholarships, free ships, etc provided by the
institution / non- government agencies during the year
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5.1.3 - Capacity building and skills A. All of the above


enhancement initiatives taken by the
institution include the following: Soft skills
Language and communication skills Life skills
(Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene)
ICT/computing skills

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5.1.4 - Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career
counseling offered by the institution during the year
1800

5.1.4.1 - Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career
counseling offered by the institution during the year
1800

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5.1.5 - The Institution has a transparent A. All of the above


mechanism for timely redressal of student
grievances including sexual harassment and
ragging cases Implementation of guidelines of
statutory/regulatory bodies Organization wide
awareness and undertakings on policies with
zero tolerance Mechanisms for submission of
online/offline students’ grievances Timely
redressal of the grievances through
appropriate committees

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5.2 - Student Progression

5.2.1 - Number of placement of outgoing students during the year

5.2.1.1 - Number of outgoing students placed during the year

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5.2.2 - Number of students progressing to higher education during the year

5.2.2.1 - Number of outgoing student progression to higher education


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5.2.3 - Number of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations during


the year (eg: JAM/CLAT/GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/State government
examinations)

5.2.3.1 - Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg:
JAM/CLAT/NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State government
examinations) during the year
57

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5.3 - Student Participation and Activities

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5.3.1 - Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at


university/state/national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one)
during the year

5.3.1.1 - Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at


university/state/ national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one)
during the year.
17

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5.3.2 - Institution facilitates students’ representation and engagement in various administrative, co-
curricular and extracurricular activities (student council/ students representation on various bodies as
per established processes and norms )
The Students Council of the H.R. College of Commerce & Economics
aims at developing personalities and providing endless opportunities
in various aspects. It works towards the betterment of the students
and their college experience. For the academic year 2020–21,the
Students Council handled both the Junior College, Degree College,
and M. Com online admissions as well as the Sports Council.From 26
to 28 2020 October, it hosted its marquee event Numero Uno,the
online Pan-India Mathematics and Statistics Festival. 2000+ people
attended the event, representing 14 intra-college groups from around
India and more than 11 schools and colleges. On November 19, 2020,
teachers and students were invited to the Diwali Celebrations,
SOIRÉE OF LIGHTS. The Anti-ragging Campaign was held on 1st & 2nd
December 2020 wherein the necessary information and preventive
measures were spoken out. The Students’ Council initiated H.R. VOICE
, which is a mechanism to obtain student's feedback on various
issues related to the college. Some of the important social
initiatives taken during the academic year were FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN
in collaboration with Yusuf Meherally Centre, assisting teachers of
ADAPT (Abled Disabled All People Together), Colaba. Students’
Council also participated in events like Arthanomics,AFCP & Finacc,
Ka-ching, Moneta, Insight, Blaze, Sports Fiesta, and Talent Parade.

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5.3.3 - Number of sports and cultural events/competitions in which students of the Institution
participated during the year (organized by the institution/other institutions)

5.3.3.1 - Number of sports and cultural events/competitions in which students of the Institution
participated during the year
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5.4 - Alumni Engagement

5.4.1 - There is a registered Alumni Association that contributes significantly to the development of
the institution through financial and/or other support services
At HR College, Alumni engagement is given the top priority. The
illustrious alumni of the college who are engaged in various spheres
of commercial business are always more than willing to give back to
their Alma mater.

Ex HRites never hesitates to bring their best in the form of Guest


Lectures and motivational sessions on the topics of interest,
Visiting Lectures, bridging the gap between industry and academia,
assisting in Industrial Visits, etc.

The Alimni play a significant role in facilitating internships and


placements for the studentsof the College.

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GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 - Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 - The governance of the institution is reflective of and in tune with the vision and mission of the
institution
Vision statement:-

The Trustees, Executive Committee, Principals, Staff and Students of


the HSNC Board visualize HR College as a World Class Centre of
Excellence that will provide quality education with emphasis on
research. The management and the trustees envisage a college that is
responsive to the needs of the student community, and empower them
to make a difference at the local, national and international level.

Mission:-

The mission of the college is to provide Excellence in Academics by


constant innovation in education. Simultaneously the college wishes
to create socially responsibleglobal leaders with 21stcentury
skills. In order to foster these skills, it has always pursued
robust international engagements and attempted to create a nurturing
as well as technologically advanced environment in college.

Academic functioning:-

The college inculcates a culture of collective responsibility


amongits faculty members of the various departments. It provides
operational-autonomy at various levels which is visible in the
following way. and Heads of the Departments, working under the

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supervision of the Principal and Vice Principal, are empowered are


provided academic autonomy to prepare its academic planner.

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6.1.2 - The effective leadership is visible in various institutional practices such as decentralization and
participative management.
The College believes advocates and practices decentralization and
participative management involving all its stakeholders.

At the academic level


The heads of the departments, in conjunction with other
faculty members decide their own lecture plans, teaching
methodologies. Heads of the department have full
independence in operating the department in terms of
subject allocation, human resource planning and
assessment. All academic activities including the
examinations are carried out and monitored under the
supervision of the principal. Theirconference/workshop /
seminar fee is reimbursed by the college. They are also
sponsored for orientation, refresher and short-term
courses by the college.
The college is famous for its enormous level of extra
and co-curricular activities where teachers and student
associations play a dominant role. A special mention
must be made of the NSS, WDC as well as other
independently formed socially active student bodies
headed by teachers such as SYNC, ENACTUS and SSAC.

At the administrative and planning level,The college functions


under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, assisted
by two Vice Principals. The latter along with the Registrar,
administrative staff and faculty members execute the
responsibilities of permanent affiliation and accreditation
visits, quality assurance, and other administrative tasks.

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6.2 - Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 - The institutional Strategic/ perspective plan is effectively deployed


Considering the external environment and analysing the opportunities
available, the strategic plan is deployed in close consultation with
the Trustees and President of HSNC Board. Every year the governing
body looks after the planning and Principal takes forward the plan
for implementation by involving the college entirely via different
committes, heads of departments and students association. The
committees like for infrastructure, examination, IQAC, CDC and other
students committees review the plan and make their individual plans
for the academic year wherein they plan out the activities to be
conducted and determine the focus of the year. periodic meetings are
conducted by the departments, association heads and committees to
review the progress and identifies the gaps and make it as their
important agenda in their future plan of action. The working of the
committees, students association and statutory committees is visible
on the website theorugh its report of activities on web page in
voayger and also in the form of minutes of meetings conducted along
with the aim, objective and policies of the bodies. The document
containing the list of these associations and committees is attached
in the document.

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6.2.2 - The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies,
administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures, etc.
The College has a two-tiered governance model encompassing the
governing body consisting of the Trustees & Presidentall of whom

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hail from eminent educational, social and philanthropic backgrounds.


on the top and Principal at the College level assisted by the entire
faculty, non-teaching staff headed by the College Registrar and
various committees.

The College Management is actively involved in providing the vision


and charting the roadmap for the long-term growth and Princial along
with entire teaching and non teaching staff zealously strive to
achive the objectives defined. Toward this end, various committees
represented by the college LMC/CDC makes a detailed presentation bi-
annually to the Management body of the activities conducted by the
institution.

Administrative Set Up:

The Secretary and the Principal form the nucleus of the


administration. The Principal is vested with the day-to-day running
of the college. She has her team of Departmental Heads, the IQAC
Coordinator, the Teachers’ Council Secretary and the Head Clerk to
assist her in the discharge of this work.

Service Rules:

The College is a constituent college of HSNCState Cluster University


of Mumbai and strictly adheres to the rules of the latter body.

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6.2.3 - Implementation of e-governance in A. All of the above


areas of operation Administration Finance and
Accounts Student Admission and Support
Examination

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6.3 - Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 - The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non- teaching staff
The College firmly believes in the development of its teaching and
non-teaching staff and in keeping with this spirit, several
professional and non-professional programmes have been organized to
upgrade their professional competence as well as interpersonal
relations. These are as follows

Teaching:-

Participation in Conferences, Seminars and Workshops;


Membership of Professional Forums such as IMC, BCCI, FICCI,
CII, Advertising club, etc.; Awards and Appreciations on a
regular basis.
Air-conditioned staff room provided with all the modern
amenities, computer facilities, Wi-Fi internet connection and
a well-equipped pantry; gym facility; Library with tailor made
service facilities research and extension activities.

Non-teaching:-

Medical Insurance sponsored regularly by college,subsidized


fees, book bank facilities, special coaching for their
children. Organization of regular yearly free health check-up
and thalassemia check-up; provision of uniform. Sponsorship of
classes for acquiring vocational and computer skills; supports
staff applications for loans from bank; regular training
sessions in soft skills.
Support Staff is given minor repair work, mason’s job etc.;
They also double up as plumbers, carpenters and electricians,
which not only gives them an opportunity to use their skills
within the college premises but also to earn additional

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6.3.2 - Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/ workshops
and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the year

6.3.2.1 - Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops


and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the year
04

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6.3.3 - Number of professional development /administrative training programs organized by the


institution for teaching and non-teaching staff during the year

6.3.3.1 - Total number of professional development /administrative training Programmes


organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the year
02

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6.3.4 - Number of teachers undergoing online/face-to-face Faculty development Programmes


(FDP) during the year (Professional Development Programmes, Orientation / Induction
Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course etc.)

6.3.4.1 - Total number of teachers attending professional development Programmes viz.,


Orientation / Induction Programme, Refresher Course, Short Term Course during the year
09

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6.3.5 - Institutions Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non- teaching staff
Promotion of the staff happens in accordance with the CAS rules of
the UGC. IN the last five years the following promotions have been
made

Grade I-II- Prof. Atul Sathe,

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Grade II-III- Dr. Naveen Punjabi, Prof. Anjalli Vachhani, Dr. Rita
Khatri, Dr. Jaya Manglani, Prof. Saleha Sayyed

Grade III- IV: Dr. Pooja Ramchandani, Dr. Madhu Kelkar, Dr.
Priyamvada Sawant, Dr. Paromita Chakrabarti, Dr. Amit Nandu, Dr.
Chandani Bhattacharjee, Dr. Rani Tyagi and Dr. Madhuri Tikam.

The non-teaching staff is similarly recruited as per government


rules and regulations.

The non-teaching staff too is promoted as per standard government


norms. Each post requires an NOC from the Joint Director. Non-
teaching staff is employed for aided as well as unaided courses.
This year Rekha Sawant was promoted as Head Clerk, Vimal as senior
Clerk and Mahinder and Dinesh as Library attendants.

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6.4 - Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1 - Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly Enumerate the various
internal and external financial audits carried out during the year with the mechanism for settling audit
objections within a maximum of 200 words
College Accounts Office has regular practice of keeping records of
all financial transactions and also does test checking to establish
authenticity of various stakeholders dealing with college.

The management keeps an internal check on the finances of the


institution. It has appointed a Thane based reputed firm Singhvi
Otkar and Kelkar who audit vouchers, admission and general receipts
along with Bank reconciliation statements, fee reconciliation
statements, salary and allowance to the staff, statutory compliances
such as TDS, profession Tax, PF and other labour law related
compliances. They also look at grants received from various
institutions such as JD Mumbai, University, UGC, sponsorship for
various programs. This is done at the end of the financial year. 4-5
auditors are sent for the same. The firm has been working with HR
college from 2010-11 onwards. The audits take around 3-4 months for

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vouching, done by article assistants, followed by an overall


finalization and signing of balance sheets and other related reports
by CA Ravi Mulchandani, a partner of the said firm.

No major queries have ever come up in the past. Management looks


into the queries raised along with the CA. Minor queries are
resolved on the spot.

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6.4.2 - Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropers during
the year (not covered in Criterion III)

6.4.2.1 - Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropers during
the year (INR in Lakhs)
207645

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6.4.3 - Institutional strategies for mobilization of funds and the optimal utilization of resources
H.R. College believes in utilizing its tangible and intangible
infrastructural resources in the best possible way.

Financial: The institution, management makes efforts for


mobilization of funds through different means: Funds have been
claimed from the following in the financial year 2020-21

Paramarsh
Tuition Fees which is the main source of funds
Interest form Fixed Deposits
Salary Grants from State Government

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Fee from students

Salary and Non salary expenses are the regular source of


expenditure. Bills are sent to the management which then sends the
money for salary and non-salary expenses. An annual budget is
prepared according to the needs of various students’ clubs. Various
organizations are approached to sponsor events.

Space: The rooftop Solar Photo-voltaic grid-connected energy system


and the Rainwater Harvesting system use open terraces effectively.
The college has converted an old neglected shed into a cafeteria for
the students.

Intellectual and other Intangible Resources: College encourages all


staff members to reach their personal and professional growth goals
by cooperating with their career development imperatives and
discipline specific aspirations. Peons in college double up as
carpenters and electricians.

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6.5 - Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 - Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the
quality assurance strategies and processes
Practice 1- IQAC has institutionalized the concept of ‘constant
innovation’. For instance, online systems first used in admissions
even before the pandemic, were used to aid teaching in the lockdown
period. The College initiated several training programmes for the
administrative and teaching staff focused on upgrading digital
skills through the use of zoom, Google meet, and other such
platforms. Conduct and assessment of exams project submissions has
been online ever since. Further, all our student clubs conducted
programmes, festivals and webinar online throughout the year. The
administrative staff received training on how to generate reports,
conduct verification, provide help with online admissions etc.

Practice 2- IQAC significantly contributed towards the development


of research-oriented culture in college. With that aim in mind,
various programmes including seminars, workshops, students’ exchange
programmes, certificate programmes, soft skill training workshops

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for quality enhancement in research and education, have been


regularly organized. The Research and Advisory Committee (RAC) was
constituted on December 8, 2020 to periodically review and guide
research scholars to develop the study design and methodology of
research, assisting the progress of the research work of the
research scholar. It also offers opportunities for research at the
international level.

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6.5.2 - The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations
and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms and recorded the
incremental improvement in various activities
Every effort is made to adapt the Lecture Method to include improved
lecturing practice’, to encourage active student participation.The
CAL (Computer-Assisted Learning) Method has revolutionized teaching
at H.R. as it has introduced ‘The Demonstrative Method’ of
teaching.Project-based learning, Case Study, Role Play, Simulations
and Games Brainstorming Sessions Guest Speakers from the industry
etc. have become common methods of teaching at H.R. Technology has
been well integrated into the curriculum. The College library
possesses hundreds of DVDs, VCDs and CDs on wide-ranging subjects to
be used in class.The college has state-of-the-art infrastructure,
tech-savvy conference rooms, seminar rooms, classrooms and computer
laboratories.All staff and students have internet access as the
college has been made wire free.Tutorial work or ‘Practicals’
involve problem solving, analyzing and decision making, and ensure
personalized attention from the teacher.

The college now also offers specialized courses apart from– (BMS),
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) – such as BAF and
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia & Mass Communication – BAMMC,
Bachelor of Commerce (Banking & Insurance) – BBI, Bachelor of
Commerce (Financial Markets) – BFM, Bachelor of Vocation - B.Voc.
(Retail Management), Bachelor of Vocation - B.Voc. (Tourism &
Hospitality Management), Bachelor of Vocation - B.Voc. (Wealth
Management)

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6.5.3 - Quality assurance initiatives of the C. Any 2 of the above


institution include: Regular meeting of
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC);
Feedback collected, analyzed and used for
improvements Collaborative quality initiatives
with other institution(s) Participation in NIRF
any other quality audit recognized by state,
national or international agencies (ISO
Certification, NBA)

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INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 - Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

7.1.1 - Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the year
The Women's Development Cell aims to spread awareness about gender
equality and not female superiority. We strive to break stereotypes,
fight against social patriarchy and bridge the gap between
genderinequalities. We have organized rallies to virtual events,
which have covered all aspects of a change we intend to create. We
have actively participated and organized many campaigns, seminars
and rallies furthermore; we have collaborated with different NGOs.
The role of the Cell is to equip the students with the requisite
awareness and self-confidence, which in turn would allowthem totake
theirrightful place in the society

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1. FRAME OF MIND September 12-17, 2020


2. PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDANCE SESSION September 12, 2020
3. NAZARIYA - THE PANEL DISCUSSION November 14, 2020
4. WOMEN'S DAY March 8, 2021
5. PROJECT INCREDIBLES December 6-9, 2020

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action plan https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-
content/uploads/WDC-action-plan.docx.pdf

Specific facilities provided for


women in terms of:a. Safety and https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-
security b. Counseling c. content/uploads/7.1..1_b.docx.pdf
Common Rooms d. Day care
center for young children e. Any
other relevant information

7.1.2 - The Institution has facilities for C. Any 2 of the above


alternate sources of energy and energy
conservation measures Solar energy
Biogas plant Wheeling to the Grid Sensor-
based energy conservation Use of LED bulbs/
power efficient equipment

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7.1.3 - Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of
degradable and non-degradable waste (within 200 words) Solid waste management Liquid waste
management Biomedical waste management E-waste management Waste recycling system
Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management
Waste management is one of the biggest challenges that urban India
faces. It is not just India, but the whole world faces the menace of
mountains of waste on our planet. Every plastic that has ever been
produced on this planet still exist on our seas, oceans and lands.
Menace of plastic waste is a big threat to the existence of our
planet. In this particular waste management essay, we shall be
concentrating mainly on plastic waste because it is one of the
biggest looming threats to our country. There are other waste as
well which are organic and inorganic nature which can be
artificially or naturally degraded but plastic is one such material
where scientists have failed to find a suitable solution for

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degradation.

E- waste or electronic waste refers to discarded electronic products


ranging from computers, equipment of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT), home appliances and peripherals of these devices.
The rapid boom in the IT industry has led to a surge in the usage of
electronic gadgets. The latter get out-of-fashion and redundant at a
fast pace, as a result of which they are discarded more frequently.
Electronic waste is generated when electronic and electrical
equipment become unfit for their originally intended use or have
crossed the expiry date. Computers, servers, etc get fast replaced
with newer models due to the rapid technol the Environmental
Performance Index as per a report released by the World Economic
Forum.

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Government and other approved
agencies

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facilities

7.1.4 - Water conservation facilities available C. Any 2 of the above


in the Institution: Rain water harvesting Bore
well /Open well recharge Construction of tanks
and bunds Waste water recycling Maintenance
of water bodies and distribution system in the
campus

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7.1.5 - Green campus initiatives include

7.1.5.1 - The institutional initiatives for C. Any 2 of the above


greening the campus are as follows:

1. Restricted entry of automobiles


2. Use of bicycles/ Battery-powered
vehicles
3. Pedestrian-friendly pathways
4. Ban on use of plastic

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5. Landscaping

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decisions circulated for
implementation

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7.1.6 - Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution

7.1.6.1 - The institutional environment and C. Any 2 of the above


energy initiatives are confirmed through the
following 1.Green audit 2. Energy audit
3.Environment audit 4.Clean and green
campus recognitions/awards 5. Beyond the
campus environmental promotional activities

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energy audits submitted by the
auditing agency

Certification by the auditing View File


agency

Certificates of the awards View File


received

Any other relevant information View File

7.1.7 - The Institution has disabled-friendly, B. Any 3 of the above


barrier free environment Built environment
with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms.
Disabled-friendly washrooms Signage
including tactile path, lights, display boards
and signposts Assistive technology and
facilities for persons with disabilities
(Divyangjan) accessible website, screen-
reading software, mechanized equipment 5.
Provision for enquiry and information :
Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of
reading material, screen reading

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support to be provided

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for providing the assistance

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7.1.8 - Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e.,


tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other
diversities (within 200 words).
HR College belives in providing inclusive environment to all its
stakeholders viz teachers, non teaching staff, associates, etc.
irrespective of their gender,caste, language, religionand socio-
economic status. At college we celebrate festivals like Diwali,
Christmas, Chetichand, Gudipadva, etc.

There is annual Satyanarayana Pooja on auspisious day of Makar


Sankranti where everyone takes active part. College has marathi
vangdmai mandal,hindi sahitya parishad,sindhi sangat and french club
who organaise various programmes to promote local languages and
culture. College provides various facilities like subsidies
education for children of staff, infrastructural facilities to
create equatable opportunities to everyone.

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reflected in the administrative
and academic activities of the
Institution)

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7.1.9 - Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations:
values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens
The college has practice of inculcating constitutional values rights
and sensitizing students ,teaching staff and non-teaching staff
towards their constitutional responsibilities. By conducting various
activities such as group discussions , case studies and organizing
webinars, the institution have created legacy of making their

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students as responsible citizens. Every year college celebrates


constitution day (26 november) where students , faculties and non-
teaching staff take oath to abide by provisions of constitution. In
curriculum of first year of BCom and other self finance courses the
discussions and deliberations regarding constitutional rights and
obligations has been included in the subject of foundation course
where students are exposed to the relevant provisions. The following
content is covered in the subject of foundation source : 1.Human
Rights 1.1 Concept, origin and development of Human Rights. 1.2
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 1.3. National Human Rights
Commission.

2 Constitution of India 2.1 Philosophy and basic structure of the


constitution- main body and schedules. 2.2 Fundamental Rights. 2.3
Directive Principles.

During the classes the concerned subject teachers make cautious


efforts to have group discussions , quiz competitions and
discussions on global case studies on the areas mentioned above.

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https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-
content/uploads/2022/01/SYBCOM_Syllabus.pdf

7.1.10 - The Institution has a prescribed code B. Any 3 of the above


of conduct for students, teachers,
administrators and other staff and conducts
periodic programmes in this regard. The Code
of Conduct is displayed on the website There is
a committee to monitor adherence to the Code
of Conduct Institution organizes professional
ethics programmes for students,
teachers, administrators and other staff 4.
Annual awareness programmes on Code of
Conduct are organized

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committee composition and
minutes of the committee
meeting, number of programmes
organized, reports on the various
programs etc., in support of the
claims

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7.1.11 - Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and
festivals
HR College has philosophycommemorating days of national and
international significance to inculcate the values and to makes
students realise importance of culture and environment, fitness etc.
The institute belives in organising various programmes such as :

1. World Environmental Day to create envirnmental consciousness


amongst the students of the college.
2. NSS Day to remind students about their responsibilty towards
various stakeholders.
3. International Days Yoga to sensitize towards the importance of
physical and mental health through yoga practices.
4. Constitutional Day to makes students understand about their
constitutional duties, rights and obligations.

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7.2 - Best Practices

7.2.1 - Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format
provided in the Manual.
1. Promoting Socially Conscious Intent to develop Responsible
Leadership.

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A. Objectives:

To encourage diversity in classrooms and to sensitize students


towards the same.
To inculcate the art and expertise of networking among
students for holistic development.

B. The Practice:

The institution organises various programmes including seminars,


workshops, students’ exchange programmes, faculty exchange
programmes, certificate programmes, soft skill training workshops
for quality enhancement in research and education. It also organizes
HR Pulse a soft skills programme, to make students employment
worthy. The institution with the aim of widening the horizons for
its stakeholders has always prioritized a constant addition in its
partnerships.

2. Connectedness and Collaborations.

A. Objectives:

To appreciate multiculturalism in a global world.


To engage with industry and understand their developments in
order to make students job ready.

B. The Practice:

The Institution organises various programmes including seminars,


workshops, students’ exchange programmes, faculty exchange
programmes, certificate programmes, soft skill training workshops
for quality enhancement in research and education. It also organizes
HR Pulse a soft skills programme, to make students employment
worthy. The institution with the aim of widening the horizons for
its stakeholders has always prioritized a constant addition in its
partnerships.

File Description Documents

Best practices in the Institutional


website www.hrcollege.edu/best-practices-
institutional-distinctiveness

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7.3 - Institutional Distinctiveness

7.3.1 - Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within
200 words
The Vision and thrust of organization is reflected through the
following key activities and initiatives:

Student representation on various key statutory and non –


statutory committees such as admission, IQAC, placement,
international programs committee and so on for their valuable
suggestions and feedback.
Active involvement in planning the logistics and setting up
helpdesk at the time of admission to resolve queries of
students and parents showing students empowerment.
Participation in anti-ragging squad to provide trust and
confidence in the institutional culture.
Creating conducive environment for participation in research
competition and conferences at national and inter -national
level.
Organising consulate visits/meetings to provide exposure for
future opportunities at global level
Participation in various competitions and festivals to display
talent in the area of performing arts, fine arts and
literature.
Organising intra and inter collegiate events in the area of
finance, marketing, economics, mathematics and other subjects
giving an opportunity to students to showcase their leadership
skills.

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Part B
CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 - Curricular Planning and Implementation

1.1.1 - The Institution ensures effective curriculum delivery through a well planned and
documented process
The College has a Time-Table committee which connects with Heads
of the departments and time table is made based on the workload
of teachers. This timetable is displayed on notice board as well
as in first a brochure. For effective curriculum delivery various
techniques of teaching are used by faculty that includes class
interaction, casestudy analysis, story telling and also
experiential sharing. The component of humour is an important
part and faculty uses it appropriately to maintain students'
mental engrossment. This year being the first year of HSNC
cluster university, majority of faculty members actively
participated in effective curriculum planning, designing and
implementation as the member of Board of Studies of HSNC
university. Departmental meetings are conducted regularly to
discuss the teaching plans and distribution of subjectsand
sharing of lectures by the teachers. Faculty members are given
academic freedom to deliver the curriculum in a manner which is
comfortable yet effective. Distribution of the First day brochure
to students at the beginning of the year,with details of syllabi,
tests, teaching plans and periodical reviews by theHead of the
Departments to ensure timely completion of the syllabus ensures
the effective curriculum delivery in well-planned manner.

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1.1.2 - The institution adheres to the academic calendar including for the conduct of Continuous
Internal Evaluation (CIE)
The academic calendar is prepared and posted on website at the
beginningof each academicyear after the dates of commencement are
announced by the parent university. Theacademic calendar includes
significant dates for tests, project assignments, college
results,upcoming eventskeeping all of our stakeholders updatedon
the same.. Assignments are submitted by students as per dates

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given in the academic Calendar. The aim of academic calendar is


to improve the teaching-learning process and to provide a
timetable for various academic and cultural events. This not only
assists us in understanding deviations from the scheduled tasks,
but it also instills professional standards and drives us to
adhere to the timeline. The event dates that are determined and
put to the calendar aid in good time management and also
guarantee that there are no collisions between significant
activitiestaking place at the same time.The essential dates for
admission, payment of fees, and examination for all programmes
are updated on a regular basis on the institutions website and
they do not fomr the part of academic calendar instead they are
flashed as important notice on the website.

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1.1.3 - Teachers of the Institution participate A. All of the above


in following activities related to curriculum
development and assessment of the affiliating
University and/are represented on the
following academic bodies during the year.
Academic council/BoS of Affiliating
University Setting of question papers for
UG/PG programs Design and Development
of Curriculum for Add on/ certificate/
Diploma Courses Assessment /evaluation
process of the affiliating University

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teachers in various
bodies/activities provided as a
response to the metric

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1.2 - Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 - Number of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/ elective
course system has been implemented

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1.2.1.1 - Number of Programmes in which CBCS/ Elective course system implemented


12

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Council/ BOS meetings

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format (Data Template)

1.2.2 - Number of Add on /Certificate programs offered during the year

1.2.2.1 - How many Add on /Certificate programs are added during the year. Data
requirement for year: (As per Data Template)
5

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programs (Data Template )

1.2.3 - Number of students enrolled in Certificate/ Add-on programs as against the total
number of students during the year
65

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in Subjects related to
certificate/Add-on programs

1.3 - Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 - Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human
Values, Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum
Three credit coursessuch as Foundation Course and EVS, the former
taught for four semesters and the latter for two, deal with

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social and environmental issuesare mandatory courses across


various programs offered at under graduate level. Topics embraced
by these subjects help students understand the interplayof
political, economic, religious and environmental forces in the
shaping of modern Indian society and also focuson the various
diversities and inequalities in the country.The study of the
Indian Constitution, HumanRightsand environmental problems,
deepen understanding of the values enshrined in our polity while
simultaneously sensitizing students towards a rights based
democratic development in the society.

Activities organized by various students' associations,


particularly the Women's Development Cell (WDC), Enactus, NSS and
Nature Club, aid students to live the ethics taught in
classrooms. These include the sustained work of the WDC to raise
awareness about gender equality, tree planting efforts organized
by the NSS Cell and the Nature Club, initiatives such as the
"Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'' , street plays, blood donation and
Thalassemia camps and the Aajeevika project of Enactus for
employment and thereby empowerment of women in rural Maharashtra.

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of courses which address the
Professional Ethics, Gender,
Human Values, Environment
and Sustainability into the
Curriculum.

1.3.2 - Number of courses that include experiential learning through project work/field
work/internship during the year
189

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Programme / Curriculum/ View File


Syllabus of the courses

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Studies/ Academic Council
meetings with approvals for
these courses

MoU's with relevant View File


organizations for these courses,
if any

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1.3.3 - Number of students undertaking project work/field work/ internships


5254

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1.4 - Feedback System

1.4.1 - Institution obtains feedback on the A. All of the above


syllabus and its transaction at the institution
from the following stakeholders Students
Teachers Employers Alumni

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File Description Documents

URL for stakeholder feedback


report https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-content/uploa
ds/1.4-curriculum-feedback-
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Institution on feedback report as
stated in the minutes of the
Governing Council, Syndicate,
Board of Management

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1.4.2 - Feedback process of the Institution A. Feedback collected, analyzed


may be classified as follows and action taken and feedback
available on website

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TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 - Student Enrollment and Profile

2.1.1 - Enrolment Number Number of students admitted during the year

2.1.1.1 - Number of students admitted during the year


6083

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2.1.2 - Number of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories (SC, ST, OBC,
Divyangjan, etc. as per applicable reservation policy during the year (exclusive of
supernumerary seats)

2.1.2.1 - Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories during the year

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463

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seats reserved (Data Template)

2.2 - Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 - The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organizes special
Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners
The college has a dedicated cell entitled the “Special Cell” that
ascertains students who are slow learners over the course of
their B. Com degree and arranges lecture serieshelp from subject
experts in the topics they are struggling with. The college also
provides Bridge Courses, which are preparatory courses designed
by college as linking courses that link a student's prior course
and the course he or she wants to join so that the student does
not have to start from the beginning of the course the student
intends to take, which is different from the course he or she is
presently pursuing and still gain additional knowledge.

The Research and Development Cell of the college aims to promote


research in newly emerging and challenging areas to foster a rich
research culture in the college. Every year, under the auspices
of the HSNC Board, an Economics Convention is held, that focuses
on vital and crucial topics in economics that affect global
economies. This is great opportunity for advanced learners to
showcase their analytical abilities. On the other hand,
Intercollegiate competitionshelp students acquire organizational
skills such as communication, marketing, public relations,
networking, leadership, mentoring, conflict resolution, and
community building.

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2.2.2 - Student- Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)

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Number of Students Number of Teachers


6083 47

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2.3 - Teaching- Learning Process

2.3.1 - Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem
solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences
Regular activities organised for students by instiution in
experiential and participative learning include industrial
visits, mock stock exchanges, seminars, workshops, and guest
lectures from industry experts. This year due to lockdown an E-
Industrial visit was organised to Jain Farm Fresh Foods Limited
(JFFFL), a subsidiary of Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, the
largest mango processor in the world and the second largest
processor of dehydrated onion in the world. The visited
highlighted various steps involved in food processing right from
procuring to processing and packaging todelivering. Some of the
experiential and participative learning included Thespo 2.0. for
any young person under the age of 25 who is interested in any
part of theatreprovidingan opportunity to acquire and grasp the
finer aspects of theatre acting. Every year, the institution
hosts a job fair and skill series, during which a variety of
industry experts share their insights and assist students in
their career planning.

As the name implies, the PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATING SOCIETY


holds debates, discussions, and elocution competitions on a
variety of topics.T Along with literary events, various
industrial and academic leaders led the annual HR Pulse Workshop,
which aimed to make the students of third-year market ready.

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2.3.2 - Teachers use ICT enabled tools for effective teaching-learning process. Write description
in maximum of 200 words

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The instructors make use of the LCDs,projectors, smart classes.


The virtual platforms used for the lectures include Zoom.us,
Microsoft teams, Cisco webex, moodles and google classrooms,
gmeet and Google classroom extensions. College has paid
subscription of zoom platforms for various programs and
committees. HRythm Sound & Recording Studio is HR's in-house
studio that focuses on teaching audio recording and editing
skills. In addition, Hi Resolution Photography Studio provides
students with hands-on experience in areas such as digital
marketing, advertising, and media planning. HR also has a Digital
Library & Research Center, which allows staff and students to
improve their research and gain access to digital resources. A
digitally equipped seminar and conference room hosts guest
lectures, expert discussions, and various competitions for
students on a regular basis. Learning materials, quizzes, lab
submissions and evaluations, assignments, and other course-
related information are managed and posted using Google
Classroom. With the use of GOOGLE FORMS and Google Classrooms,
professors create an online quiz and upload notes for students
from time to time. This helps to check the performance of the
students. Proctored examinations are conducted online through the
popular vendors in the industry like Eklavya and Mastersoft.

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learning process

2.3.3 - Ratio of mentor to students for academic and other related issues (Data for the latest
completed academic year )

2.3.3.1 - Number of mentors


47

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2.4 - Teacher Profile and Quality

2.4.1 - Number of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the year
39

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authenticated by the Head of
HEI

2.4.2 - Number of full time teachers with Ph. D. / D.M. / M.Ch. /D.N.B Superspeciality /
D.Sc. / D.Litt. during the year (consider only highest degree for count)

2.4.2.1 - Number of full time teachers with Ph. D. / D.M. / M.Ch. /D.N.C Superspeciality /
D.Sc. / D.Litt. during the year
13

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M.Ch./ D.N.B Super specialty /
D.Sc. / D.Litt. and number of
full time teachers for year (Data
Template)

2.4.3 - Number of years of teaching experience of full time teachers in the same institution
(Data for the latest completed academic year)

2.4.3.1 - Total experience of full-time teachers

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2.5 - Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 - Mechanism of internal assessment is transparent and robust in terms of frequency and
mode. Write description within 200 words.
The system of internal assessment is presented to the students
well in advance during the orientationat the beginning of the
year. The internal assessment includes the self learning
component which is agroup discussion and is recorded for the
purpose of transparency. The institution has the structured
students grievanceredressaland exam committeemembers are
available to addressthe problems of internal assessment if any.
The internal assessment is continuousas it is carried throughout
the year in two separateterms each term having 3 components of
evaluation and class participation. The three components include
self learning evaluation that includes innovative ideas in
presenting /video making for youtube and other such group
activities, The second component is internal test and the third
one is the project work that include field research, case study
analysis or the research topics. The students are also evaluated
on the basis of class participation. The internal evaluation
happens twice in a year spread evenly in two semesters each year.
The communication for the same is made throughthe
officialwhatsapp group, website and also byemails. The internal
evaluation is supervised vigorously by the heads of the
department for accuracy.

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2.5.2 - Mechanism to deal with internal examination related grievances is transparent, time- bound
and efficient
The college follows the rules framed by the Mumbai University for

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its second and third year of students and HSNC university for its
first year students. The mechanism for addressing the grievances
is transparent and made known to students through website and
also through official whatsapp messages.There is a specific
protocol for obtaining a copy of the answer book, as well as a
deadline by which a student must apply and the college must
provide the answer book. The college makes students aware of the
process through notice board and also by posting on website. The
students can apply for re-evaluation within a certin time period.
The heads of the department and the exam committee members
arranges for the re-evaluation through the suitable external
examiner by masking on the original assessment done to ensures
the accuracy and transparency in the re assessment. In case of
difference in the assessment the heads of the departments are
made aware and concerned examiners are asked for the
clarification. However the rules specifies the criteria where the
differential marking beyond a particularlimit is defined for
considering the re-evaluationresults and the college adheres to
the rules strictly.

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2.6 - Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 - Programme and course outcomes for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated
and displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students.
The institution uses the following mechanism to convey learning
outcomes to teachers and students. Every year, a first-year
student orientation programme is held to introduce students and
parents to the college's many programmes. Faculty members, class
teachers, mentors, course coordinators, and program coordinators
also provide information to students, raise awareness, and stress
the importance of achieving the goals. The BOS of each
department, which includes the Head of Department and subject
specialists, discuss and approve the proposal after it has been
approved by the Principal. The first day brochurecontaining the
course outcomes, programme specific courses, and programme
outcomes, is also released and distributed to students as part of
the same programme every year. A The college website also shows
the program outcome and course outcome for various programs and
courses which guides the students on selecting a particular

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program and the elective course that is suitable to develop the


required skill set based on their career choices. Every year at
the end of the examination the orientation of the next year
elective courses across various program is also done by heads of
the departments to guide students on making relevant choices.

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2.6.2 - Attainment of Programme outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution.
The heads of the department, in co-ordination with other faculty
members, prepares CO-PO & PSO mapping for all of the program's
courses. Internal and external evaluation methods are examples of
assessment methodologies. Mid exams and semester end examinations
are used to measure course outcomes using an external examination
format whereas the internalassessment is done through Self
Learning Evaluationand Individual Project Evaluation
technique.The three components include self learning evaluation
that includes innovative ideas in presenting /video making for
youtube and other such group activities, The second component is
internal test and the third one is the project work that include
field research, case study analysis or the research topics.All
courses that contribute to the PO are assessed using Course
Outcomes, which include an internal (40 percent weightage) and an
external exam (60 percent weightage). At the end of the academic
year the result analysis is carried out and the analysis helps
the heads of the department and the faculty members for the
reforms in the next academic year. Thus the whole evaluation
process is supervised by the senior faculty members and IQAC for
overall quality improvement making delivery of curriculum more
outcome relevant.

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2.6.3 - Pass percentage of Students during the year

2.6.3.1 - Total number of final year students who passed the university examination during
the year
2031

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2.7 - Student Satisfaction Survey

2.7.1 - Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) on overall institutional performance (Institution


may design its own questionnaire) (results and details need to be provided as a weblink)
https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/SSS-
REPORT-20-21-3-1.pdf

RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION

3.1 - Resource Mobilization for Research

3.1.1 - Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research
projects / endowments in the institution during the year (INR in Lakhs)

3.1.1.1 - Total Grants from Government and non-governmental agencies for research
projects / endowments in the institution during the year (INR in Lakhs)
0

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projects /endowments

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3.1.2 - Number of teachers recognized as research guides (latest completed academic year)

3.1.2.1 - Number of teachers recognized as research guides


0

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format

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

3.1.3.1 - Number of departments having Research projects funded by government and non-
government agencies during the year
0

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website Nil

3.2 - Innovation Ecosystem

3.2.1 - Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations and has initiatives for creation and
transfer of knowledge
The college has created an ecosystem for innovations through the
following initiatives: 1. Department Of Life-long Learning &

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Extension- The department organized seminars, student’s


presentations, project submissions, training and networking
sessions and its Annual Festival named Udaan. 2. The Ph.D.
Research Center -There are two Ph.D. Centers. In the year 2020-21
the total number of registered students in the subject of
Commerce and Business Economics were 13 and 4 respectively. 3.
Research Cell- Lectures and workshops were conducted for
undergraduate students on ‘How to Write a Research Paper” for the
undergraduate students. 4. The Entrepreneurship and Incubation
Cell- Conducted an online workshops as well as a series of
sessions and webinars by the alumnus of the college were
conducted to promote entrepreneurship, business strategies, start-
ups and company building. 5. The XXVIII International Economics
Convention- This event is an academic initiative of the HSNC
Board; the primary objective of which is to inculcate academic
and research skills into undergraduate students. H.R. College
secured the 1st position overall and were proclaimed the winners.
6. The Honors Programme- The Honors Programme is a supplementary
programme for academically gifted students. The students made
case study presentations and organized webinars.

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3.2.2 - Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research Methodology, Intellectual


Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship during the year

3.2.2.1 - Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research Methodology,


Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship year wise during the year
42

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3.3 - Research Publications and Awards

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3.3.1 - Number of Ph.Ds registered per eligible teacher during the year

3.3.1.1 - How many Ph.Ds registered per eligible teacher within the year
0

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3.3.2 - Number of research papers per teachers in the Journals notified on UGC website
during the year

3.3.2.1 - Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the
year
7

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3.3.3 - Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers
published in national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during the year

3.3.3.1 - Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers
in national/ international conference proceedings year wise during year
24

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3.4 - Extension Activities

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3.4.1 - Extension activities are carried out in the neighborhood community, sensitizing students to
social issues, for their holistic development, and impact thereof during the year
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, a hybrid mode of conducting social
activities was adopted. It was ensured that even when students
were confined to their homes, they were sensitized to various
social issues through:

1. Webinars and workshops on mental health, self love , HIV/AIDS


week, women’s issues, participation in competitions, debates,
panel discussions, teaching programmes, problems faced by the
LGBT community, issues related to anxiety, grief, depression and
counselling.

2. Cleanness and tree plantation drives- A beach Clean-Up was


conducted to improving the ocean and coastal ecosystem. Tree
plantation was conducted within the premises of the housing
society of volunteers.

3. Awareness programmes through online quiz on COVID 19, blogs


and social media, painting walls in the neighbourhood, flash
mobs. Other issues involved understanding socio-legal aspects of
gender, sexuality, periods, rape, road safety, cybercrime and
health.

4. Major Projects- Project Pahal, Inaayat, Aajeevika, Aashayein,


Gazab Maharashtra, Liter of Light, The Lunchbox, Udaan, Back to
School Drive, Paathshala, Muskan, Incredibles.

5. Celebrations- virtual Christmas celebration for the


underprivileged students of Municipal schools and Earth day
celebrations were conducted.

6. Donations- Blood donation, stationery kits, pouches, mask


distribution, ration, sanitary pads and food donation for people
and animals were undertaken.

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government / government recognized bodies during the year

3.4.2.1 - Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from
Government/ Government recognized bodies year wise during the year
08

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3.4.3 - Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through
NSS/NCC/Red cross/YRC etc., ( including the programmes such as Swachh Bharat, AIDS
awareness, Gender issues etc. and/or those organized in collaboration with industry,
community and NGOs ) during the year

3.4.3.1 - Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with


industry, community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/
YRC etc., during the year
71

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community etc for the during
the year (Data Template)

3.4.4 - Number of students participating in extension activities at 3.4.3. above during year

3.4.4.1 - Total number of Students participating in extension activities conducted in


collaboration with industry, community and Non- Government Organizations such as
Swachh Bharat, AIDs awareness, Gender issue etc. year wise during year
2969

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participating in extension
activities with Govt. or NGO
etc (Data Template)

3.5 - Collaboration

3.5.1 - Number of Collaborative activities for research, Faculty exchange, Student exchange/
internship during the year

3.5.1.1 - Number of Collaborative activities for research, Faculty exchange, Student


exchange/ internship year wise during the year
32

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activities with
institutions/industries for
research, Faculty

3.5.2 - Number of functional MoUs with institutions, other universities, industries, corporate
houses etc. during the year

3.5.2.1 - Number of functional MoUs with Institutions of national, international importance,


other universities, industries, corporate houses etc. year wise during the year
13

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institution./ industry/corporate
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with institutions of national,
international importance, other
universities etc during the year

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INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 - Physical Facilities

4.1.1 - The Institution has adequate infrastructure and physical facilities for teaching- learning.
viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment etc.
The efficient utilization of the available resources and various
tie-ups with respect to sports, Co-curricular and cultural
activities have made H.R. College as the most preferred college
in South Mumbai. All our 22 classrooms are air-conditioned with
multifacilities (SMART) supporting virtual hybrid teaching
learning accommodating large number of students. The college is
disabled friendly & elevator equipped. College also pays special
attention to the extracurricular needs of our students. There are
5 Computer Laboratories, with 210 computers in all, equipped with
the latest technology and connected to wi-fi, in order to enable
our Faculty & students, to carry out research studies. Library
offers a plethora of genres to pick from books on research, study
materials, event organization, general knowledge, leisure, etc.
The college ensures clean working space and educational
facilities to one and all. The College has quadrangle
facilitating intercollegiate and sports events. The gymnasium and
yoga center helps to offer fitness activities. The College offer
comfort zone with adequate number of restrooms & dedicated girl’s
room. The two rooms beside the canteen and the terrace of our
college building is used to practice for intercollegiate events.
There is CCTV for security, Xerox Centre & Canteen for
refreshment.

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4.1.2 - The Institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, sports, games (indoor,
outdoor), gymnasium, yoga centre etc.
The college campus is a secured lush green environment with
modern and sophisticated infrastructure facilities for the
students. The college has made best utilization of space for
curricular, cocurricular and extracurricular activities. The
college website, www.hrcollege.edu is regularly updated with
different curricular and co-curricular club activities and
various sports competitions. There is also dedicated whatsapp

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group for dissemination of information about upcoming cultural


events and sports activities.

The Sports Council is the apex sporting body, which aims at


promoting fitness, sportsmanship, to provide its players complete
support to participate in multiple sporting events and win
laurels for the College. It also plays a prominent role in
organizing and participating in numerous Inter and Intra-
Collegiate events and plays a vital role in efficiently
organizing several college activities.

HR College puts a lot of emphasis on all-round development of our


students. That is why we continuously encourage and energize our
students to play sports and participate in sporting events at the
intercollegiate, university, state, national and international
levels. Our students consistently perform exceedingly well in
events they take part in, winning accolades for themselves and
strengthening the reputation of the institution and spreading it
far and wide.

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4.1.3 - Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT- enabled facilities such as smart
class, LMS, etc.
26

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4.1.4 - Expenditure, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the year (INR
in Lakhs)

4.1.4.1 - Expenditure for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary during the year
(INR in lakhs)
1.63 Lakh

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4.2 - Library as a Learning Resource

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


LIBRARY FACILITIES

Computerization and administration of library:

Library uses SLIM21 - an integrated, multi-user, multi-tasking


library information Windows based software for automating its
acquisition, cataloguing and circulation activities. Full library
collection and library members are bar-coded to ensure efficient
and fast services.

Total area of the library

2715.18 Sq. Mts.

Total seating capacity

Approx 200

Working hours

24 X 7 Reading Room throughout the year

8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Open Access Facility on working days

Layout of the library:

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Library offers seating capacity for 140 students. In addition, a


special room which accommodates about 60 students is kept open as
additional reading space. Library provides a discussion corner in
the open access section for students and teachers. The Penthouse
on the terrace is made available to students for project works.
Separate mezzanine floor is provided for research scholars. In
the staff common room, a separate mezzanine floor is created for
study and research work. Special seating arrangement is offered
for physically challenged students.

Digital Library & Research Centre (https://www.hrcollege.edu/our-


campus-

To provide opportunities to enhance research work and offer


access to digital content for staff and students.

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4.2.2 - The institution has subscription for A. Any 4 or more of the above
the following e-resources e-journals e-
ShodhSindhu Shodhganga Membership e-
books Databases Remote access toe-
resources

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4.2.3 - Expenditure for purchase of books/e-books and subscription to journals/e- journals


during the year (INR in Lakhs)

4.2.3.1 - Annual expenditure of purchase of books/e-books and subscription to journals/e-


journals during the year (INR in Lakhs)
0.38

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for purchase of books/e-books
and journals/e- journals during
the year (Data Template)

4.2.4 - Number per day usage of library by teachers and students ( foot falls and login data
for online access) (Data for the latest completed academic year)

4.2.4.1 - Number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year
1035

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teachers and students

4.3 - IT Infrastructure

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


The college has 210 Computers (Branded) and 40 Printers. Most of
the machines are branded PCs from HCL / Zenith / Delland some are
locally assembled. The ratio of desktops-student is one on one
(1:1) as the number of students is divided in batch wise and as
per the time table provided to them.Every department in the
teaching staff has a separate laptop for research work, results
analysis and other teaching and administrative activities. A
smart-cart includes a computer and LCD Projector on a trolley
which can be transferred to anyclassrooms . All computers are
connected to network on CAT 5 Cable. All computers have internet
facility as they are connected on network with server. This
system is supported by a cascading network of Cisco Routers
placed on each floor. The college internet access is based upon
two Leased Lines of 50 mbps speeds, bandwidth of which is
provided by Hathway Internet Services and MTNL. The college
possesses licenses for the Windows XP Professional with Service
Pack 2, MS Office XP with Service Pack 2, Tally 7.2, Quick hill
McAfee Antivirus 7.0, andmultiple freeware / shareware softwares
.

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4.3.2 - Number of Computers


210

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4.3.3 - Bandwidth of internet connection in C.10 - 30MBPS


the Institution

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4.4 - Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

4.4.1 - Expenditure incurred on maintenance of infrastructure (physical and academic


support facilities) excluding salary component during the year (INR in Lakhs)

4.4.1.1 - Expenditure incurred on maintenance of infrastructure (physical facilities and


academic support facilities) excluding salary component during the year (INR in lakhs)
150.35

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4.4.2 - There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical,
academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.
Infrastructure Committee was formed in 20-21 under the
Chairmanship of Principal Dr. Pooja Ramchandani and Dr. Navin
Punjabi as Coordinator. Infrastructure Committee suggested to
Conduct Structural Audit of premises, effective utilization of
all assets, external and internal repairs required, issue of gate-
pass, improvising student computer ratio, regular monitoring of
stock registers, beautification of mini-terrace, entrance lobby.
The infrastructure committee investigates & submits the
requirement of up gradation maintenance of various physical and
academic support facilities required by faculties and students.
There is an arrangement with different playgrounds, swimming
pool, Oval Maidan, Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute to provide access
to various facilities required for fitness events. The college
has annual maintenance contracts with the following 1. Pest
Control Mumbai: Pest control for college building 2. HI -Tech
Enterprises: Xerox Machine 3. Lynx Synergy Solutions Pvt Ltd:
Panasonic Kx-TD 1232 key telephone system 4. Aryan InfoTech:
Tally Software 5. Eureka Forbes Ltd. 6. Zeromiles Technologies
Services Pvt Ltd: College also has a dedicated team of in-house
maintenance department .The college has appointed an IT co-
coordinator for maintaining computers. The college follows all
regulations & pandemic guidelines issued by UGC and State of
Maharashtra from time to time.

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STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

5.1 - Student Support

5.1.1 - Number of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the
Government during the year

5.1.1.1 - Number of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the
Government during the year
7

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during the year (Data Template)

5.1.2 - Number of students benefitted by scholarships, free ships etc. provided by the
institution / non- government agencies during the year

5.1.2.1 - Total number of students benefited by scholarships, free ships, etc provided by the
institution / non- government agencies during the year
19

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5.1.3 - Capacity building and skills A. All of the above


enhancement initiatives taken by the
institution include the following: Soft skills
Language and communication skills Life
skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and
hygiene) ICT/computing skills

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5.1.4 - Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career
counseling offered by the institution during the year
1800

5.1.4.1 - Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career
counseling offered by the institution during the year
1800

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5.1.5 - The Institution has a transparent A. All of the above


mechanism for timely redressal of student
grievances including sexual harassment and
ragging cases Implementation of guidelines
of statutory/regulatory bodies Organization
wide awareness and undertakings on policies
with zero tolerance Mechanisms for
submission of online/offline students’
grievances Timely redressal of the grievances
through appropriate committees

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5.2 - Student Progression

5.2.1 - Number of placement of outgoing students during the year

5.2.1.1 - Number of outgoing students placed during the year

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5.2.2 - Number of students progressing to higher education during the year

5.2.2.1 - Number of outgoing student progression to higher education


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5.2.3 - Number of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations


during the year (eg: JAM/CLAT/GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/State
government examinations)

5.2.3.1 - Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations


(eg: JAM/CLAT/NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State
government examinations) during the year
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5.3 - Student Participation and Activities

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5.3.1 - Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at


university/state/national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as
one) during the year

5.3.1.1 - Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities


at university/state/ national / international level (award for a team event should be counted
as one) during the year.
17

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5.3.2 - Institution facilitates students’ representation and engagement in various administrative, co-
curricular and extracurricular activities (student council/ students representation on various bodies
as per established processes and norms )
The Students Council of the H.R. College of Commerce & Economics
aims at developing personalities and providing endless
opportunities in various aspects. It works towards the betterment
of the students and their college experience. For the academic
year 2020–21,the Students Council handled both the Junior
College, Degree College, and M. Com online admissions as well as
the Sports Council.From 26 to 28 2020 October, it hosted its
marquee event Numero Uno,the online Pan-India Mathematics and
Statistics Festival. 2000+ people attended the event,
representing 14 intra-college groups from around India and more
than 11 schools and colleges. On November 19, 2020, teachers and
students were invited to the Diwali Celebrations, SOIRÉE OF
LIGHTS. The Anti-ragging Campaign was held on 1st & 2nd December
2020 wherein the necessary information and preventive measures
were spoken out. The Students’ Council initiated H.R. VOICE ,
which is a mechanism to obtain student's feedback on various
issues related to the college. Some of the important social
initiatives taken during the academic year were FUNDRAISER
CAMPAIGN in collaboration with Yusuf Meherally Centre, assisting
teachers of ADAPT (Abled Disabled All People Together), Colaba.
Students’ Council also participated in events like

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Arthanomics,AFCP & Finacc, Ka-ching, Moneta, Insight, Blaze,


Sports Fiesta, and Talent Parade.

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5.3.3 - Number of sports and cultural events/competitions in which students of the


Institution participated during the year (organized by the institution/other institutions)

5.3.3.1 - Number of sports and cultural events/competitions in which students of the


Institution participated during the year
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5.4 - Alumni Engagement

5.4.1 - There is a registered Alumni Association that contributes significantly to the development
of the institution through financial and/or other support services
At HR College, Alumni engagement is given the top priority. The
illustrious alumni of the college who are engaged in various
spheres of commercial business are always more than willing to
give back to their Alma mater.

Ex HRites never hesitates to bring their best in the form of


Guest Lectures and motivational sessions on the topics of
interest, Visiting Lectures, bridging the gap between industry
and academia, assisting in Industrial Visits, etc.

The Alimni play a significant role in facilitating internships

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and placements for the studentsof the College.

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5.4.2 - Alumni contribution during the year E. <1Lakhs


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GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 - Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 - The governance of the institution is reflective of and in tune with the vision and mission of
the institution
Vision statement:-

The Trustees, Executive Committee, Principals, Staff and Students


of the HSNC Board visualize HR College as a World Class Centre of
Excellence that will provide quality education with emphasis on
research. The management and the trustees envisage a college that
is responsive to the needs of the student community, and empower
them to make a difference at the local, national and
international level.

Mission:-

The mission of the college is to provide Excellence in Academics


by constant innovation in education. Simultaneously the college
wishes to create socially responsibleglobal leaders with
21stcentury skills. In order to foster these skills, it has
always pursued robust international engagements and attempted to
create a nurturing as well as technologically advanced
environment in college.

Academic functioning:-

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The college inculcates a culture of collective responsibility


amongits faculty members of the various departments. It provides
operational-autonomy at various levels which is visible in the
following way. and Heads of the Departments, working under the
supervision of the Principal and Vice Principal, are empowered
are provided academic autonomy to prepare its academic planner.

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6.1.2 - The effective leadership is visible in various institutional practices such as decentralization
and participative management.
The College believes advocates and practices decentralization and
participative management involving all its stakeholders.

At the academic level


The heads of the departments, in conjunction with
other faculty members decide their own lecture plans,
teaching methodologies. Heads of the department have
full independence in operating the department in
terms of subject allocation, human resource planning
and assessment. All academic activities including the
examinations are carried out and monitored under the
supervision of the principal.
Theirconference/workshop / seminar fee is reimbursed
by the college. They are also sponsored for
orientation, refresher and short-term courses by the
college.
The college is famous for its enormous level of extra
and co-curricular activities where teachers and
student associations play a dominant role. A special
mention must be made of the NSS, WDC as well as other
independently formed socially active student bodies
headed by teachers such as SYNC, ENACTUS and SSAC.

At the administrative and planning level,The college

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functions under the guidance and supervision of the


Principal, assisted by two Vice Principals. The latter
along with the Registrar, administrative staff and faculty
members execute the responsibilities of permanent
affiliation and accreditation visits, quality assurance,
and other administrative tasks.

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6.2 - Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 - The institutional Strategic/ perspective plan is effectively deployed


Considering the external environment and analysing the
opportunities available, the strategic plan is deployed in close
consultation with the Trustees and President of HSNC Board. Every
year the governing body looks after the planning and Principal
takes forward the plan for implementation by involving the
college entirely via different committes, heads of departments
and students association. The committees like for infrastructure,
examination, IQAC, CDC and other students committees review the
plan and make their individual plans for the academic year
wherein they plan out the activities to be conducted and
determine the focus of the year. periodic meetings are conducted
by the departments, association heads and committees to review
the progress and identifies the gaps and make it as their
important agenda in their future plan of action. The working of
the committees, students association and statutory committees is
visible on the website theorugh its report of activities on web
page in voayger and also in the form of minutes of meetings
conducted along with the aim, objective and policies of the
bodies. The document containing the list of these associations
and committees is attached in the document.

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6.2.2 - The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies,
administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures, etc.
The College has a two-tiered governance model encompassing the
governing body consisting of the Trustees & Presidentall of whom
hail from eminent educational, social and philanthropic
backgrounds. on the top and Principal at the College level
assisted by the entire faculty, non-teaching staff headed by the
College Registrar and various committees.

The College Management is actively involved in providing the


vision and charting the roadmap for the long-term growth and
Princial along with entire teaching and non teaching staff
zealously strive to achive the objectives defined. Toward this
end, various committees represented by the college LMC/CDC makes
a detailed presentation bi-annually to the Management body of the
activities conducted by the institution.

Administrative Set Up:

The Secretary and the Principal form the nucleus of the


administration. The Principal is vested with the day-to-day
running of the college. She has her team of Departmental Heads,
the IQAC Coordinator, the Teachers’ Council Secretary and the
Head Clerk to assist her in the discharge of this work.

Service Rules:

The College is a constituent college of HSNCState Cluster


University of Mumbai and strictly adheres to the rules of the
latter body.

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6.2.3 - Implementation of e-governance in A. All of the above


areas of operation Administration Finance
and Accounts Student Admission and
Support Examination

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6.3 - Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 - The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non- teaching staff
The College firmly believes in the development of its teaching
and non-teaching staff and in keeping with this spirit, several
professional and non-professional programmes have been organized
to upgrade their professional competence as well as interpersonal
relations. These are as follows

Teaching:-

Participation in Conferences, Seminars and Workshops;


Membership of Professional Forums such as IMC, BCCI, FICCI,
CII, Advertising club, etc.; Awards and Appreciations on a
regular basis.
Air-conditioned staff room provided with all the modern
amenities, computer facilities, Wi-Fi internet connection

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and a well-equipped pantry; gym facility; Library with


tailor made service facilities research and extension
activities.

Non-teaching:-

Medical Insurance sponsored regularly by college,subsidized


fees, book bank facilities, special coaching for their
children. Organization of regular yearly free health check-
up and thalassemia check-up; provision of uniform.
Sponsorship of classes for acquiring vocational and
computer skills; supports staff applications for loans from
bank; regular training sessions in soft skills.
Support Staff is given minor repair work, mason’s job etc.;
They also double up as plumbers, carpenters and
electricians, which not only gives them an opportunity to
use their skills within the college premises but also to
earn additional income.

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6.3.2 - Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/


workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the year

6.3.2.1 - Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend


conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the year
04

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6.3.3 - Number of professional development /administrative training programs organized by


the institution for teaching and non-teaching staff during the year

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6.3.3.1 - Total number of professional development /administrative training Programmes


organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the year
02

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6.3.4 - Number of teachers undergoing online/face-to-face Faculty development Programmes


(FDP) during the year (Professional Development Programmes, Orientation / Induction
Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course etc.)

6.3.4.1 - Total number of teachers attending professional development Programmes viz.,


Orientation / Induction Programme, Refresher Course, Short Term Course during the year
09

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

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Promotion of the staff happens in accordance with the CAS rules


of the UGC. IN the last five years the following promotions have
been made

Grade I-II- Prof. Atul Sathe,

Grade II-III- Dr. Naveen Punjabi, Prof. Anjalli Vachhani, Dr.


Rita Khatri, Dr. Jaya Manglani, Prof. Saleha Sayyed

Grade III- IV: Dr. Pooja Ramchandani, Dr. Madhu Kelkar, Dr.
Priyamvada Sawant, Dr. Paromita Chakrabarti, Dr. Amit Nandu, Dr.
Chandani Bhattacharjee, Dr. Rani Tyagi and Dr. Madhuri Tikam.

The non-teaching staff is similarly recruited as per government


rules and regulations.

The non-teaching staff too is promoted as per standard government


norms. Each post requires an NOC from the Joint Director. Non-
teaching staff is employed for aided as well as unaided courses.
This year Rekha Sawant was promoted as Head Clerk, Vimal as
senior Clerk and Mahinder and Dinesh as Library attendants.

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6.4 - Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1 - Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly Enumerate the various
internal and external financial audits carried out during the year with the mechanism for settling
audit objections within a maximum of 200 words
College Accounts Office has regular practice of keeping records
of all financial transactions and also does test checking to
establish authenticity of various stakeholders dealing with
college.

The management keeps an internal check on the finances of the


institution. It has appointed a Thane based reputed firm Singhvi
Otkar and Kelkar who audit vouchers, admission and general

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receipts along with Bank reconciliation statements, fee


reconciliation statements, salary and allowance to the staff,
statutory compliances such as TDS, profession Tax, PF and other
labour law related compliances. They also look at grants received
from various institutions such as JD Mumbai, University, UGC,
sponsorship for various programs. This is done at the end of the
financial year. 4-5 auditors are sent for the same. The firm has
been working with HR college from 2010-11 onwards. The audits
take around 3-4 months for vouching, done by article assistants,
followed by an overall finalization and signing of balance sheets
and other related reports by CA Ravi Mulchandani, a partner of
the said firm.

No major queries have ever come up in the past. Management looks


into the queries raised along with the CA. Minor queries are
resolved on the spot.

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6.4.2 - Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropers


during the year (not covered in Criterion III)

6.4.2.1 - Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropers


during the year (INR in Lakhs)
207645

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6.4.3 - Institutional strategies for mobilization of funds and the optimal utilization of resources
H.R. College believes in utilizing its tangible and intangible
infrastructural resources in the best possible way.

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Financial: The institution, management makes efforts for


mobilization of funds through different means: Funds have been
claimed from the following in the financial year 2020-21

Paramarsh
Tuition Fees which is the main source of funds
Interest form Fixed Deposits
Salary Grants from State Government
Fee from students

Salary and Non salary expenses are the regular source of


expenditure. Bills are sent to the management which then sends
the money for salary and non-salary expenses. An annual budget is
prepared according to the needs of various students’ clubs.
Various organizations are approached to sponsor events.

Space: The rooftop Solar Photo-voltaic grid-connected energy


system and the Rainwater Harvesting system use open terraces
effectively. The college has converted an old neglected shed into
a cafeteria for the students.

Intellectual and other Intangible Resources: College encourages


all staff members to reach their personal and professional growth
goals by cooperating with their career development imperatives
and discipline specific aspirations. Peons in college double up
as carpenters and electricians.

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6.5 - Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 - Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing
the quality assurance strategies and processes
Practice 1- IQAC has institutionalized the concept of ‘constant
innovation’. For instance, online systems first used in
admissions even before the pandemic, were used to aid teaching in
the lockdown period. The College initiated several training
programmes for the administrative and teaching staff focused on
upgrading digital skills through the use of zoom, Google meet,
and other such platforms. Conduct and assessment of exams project
submissions has been online ever since. Further, all our student

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clubs conducted programmes, festivals and webinar online


throughout the year. The administrative staff received training
on how to generate reports, conduct verification, provide help
with online admissions etc.

Practice 2- IQAC significantly contributed towards the


development of research-oriented culture in college. With that
aim in mind, various programmes including seminars, workshops,
students’ exchange programmes, certificate programmes, soft skill
training workshops for quality enhancement in research and
education, have been regularly organized. The Research and
Advisory Committee (RAC) was constituted on December 8, 2020 to
periodically review and guide research scholars to develop the
study design and methodology of research, assisting the progress
of the research work of the research scholar. It also offers
opportunities for research at the international level.

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6.5.2 - The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of
operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms and
recorded the incremental improvement in various activities
Every effort is made to adapt the Lecture Method to include
improved lecturing practice’, to encourage active student
participation.The CAL (Computer-Assisted Learning) Method has
revolutionized teaching at H.R. as it has introduced ‘The
Demonstrative Method’ of teaching.Project-based learning, Case
Study, Role Play, Simulations and Games Brainstorming Sessions
Guest Speakers from the industry etc. have become common methods
of teaching at H.R. Technology has been well integrated into the
curriculum. The College library possesses hundreds of DVDs, VCDs
and CDs on wide-ranging subjects to be used in class.The college
has state-of-the-art infrastructure, tech-savvy conference rooms,
seminar rooms, classrooms and computer laboratories.All staff and
students have internet access as the college has been made wire
free.Tutorial work or ‘Practicals’ involve problem solving,
analyzing and decision making, and ensure personalized attention
from the teacher.

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The college now also offers specialized courses apart from–


(BMS), Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) – such as BAF
and Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia & Mass Communication – BAMMC,
Bachelor of Commerce (Banking & Insurance) – BBI, Bachelor of
Commerce (Financial Markets) – BFM, Bachelor of Vocation - B.Voc.
(Retail Management), Bachelor of Vocation - B.Voc. (Tourism &
Hospitality Management), Bachelor of Vocation - B.Voc. (Wealth
Management)

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6.5.3 - Quality assurance initiatives of the C. Any 2 of the above


institution include: Regular meeting of
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC);
Feedback collected, analyzed and used for
improvements Collaborative quality
initiatives with other institution(s)
Participation in NIRF any other quality
audit recognized by state, national or
international agencies (ISO Certification,
NBA)

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INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 - Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

7.1.1 - Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the year

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The Women's Development Cell aims to spread awareness about


gender equality and not female superiority. We strive to break
stereotypes, fight against social patriarchy and bridge the gap
between genderinequalities. We have organized rallies to virtual
events, which have covered all aspects of a change we intend to
create. We have actively participated and organized many
campaigns, seminars and rallies furthermore; we have collaborated
with different NGOs. The role of the Cell is to equip the
students with the requisite awareness and self-confidence, which
in turn would allowthem totake theirrightful place in the society

1. FRAME OF MIND September 12-17, 2020


2. PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDANCE SESSION September 12, 2020
3. NAZARIYA - THE PANEL DISCUSSION November 14, 2020
4. WOMEN'S DAY March 8, 2021
5. PROJECT INCREDIBLES December 6-9, 2020

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7.1.2 - The Institution has facilities for C. Any 2 of the above


alternate sources of energy and energy
conservation measures Solar energy
Biogas plant Wheeling to the Grid Sensor-
based energy conservation Use of LED bulbs/
power efficient equipment

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7.1.3 - Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of
degradable and non-degradable waste (within 200 words) Solid waste management Liquid waste
management Biomedical waste management E-waste management Waste recycling system
Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management

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Waste management is one of the biggest challenges that urban


India faces. It is not just India, but the whole world faces the
menace of mountains of waste on our planet. Every plastic that
has ever been produced on this planet still exist on our seas,
oceans and lands. Menace of plastic waste is a big threat to the
existence of our planet. In this particular waste management
essay, we shall be concentrating mainly on plastic waste because
it is one of the biggest looming threats to our country. There
are other waste as well which are organic and inorganic nature
which can be artificially or naturally degraded but plastic is
one such material where scientists have failed to find a suitable
solution for degradation.

E- waste or electronic waste refers to discarded electronic


products ranging from computers, equipment of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT), home appliances and peripherals
of these devices. The rapid boom in the IT industry has led to a
surge in the usage of electronic gadgets. The latter get out-of-
fashion and redundant at a fast pace, as a result of which they
are discarded more frequently. Electronic waste is generated when
electronic and electrical equipment become unfit for their
originally intended use or have crossed the expiry date.
Computers, servers, etc get fast replaced with newer models due
to the rapid technol the Environmental Performance Index as per a
report released by the World Economic Forum.

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facilities

7.1.4 - Water conservation facilities available C. Any 2 of the above


in the Institution: Rain water harvesting
Bore well /Open well recharge Construction
of tanks and bunds Waste water recycling
Maintenance of water bodies and
distribution system in the campus

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7.1.5 - Green campus initiatives include

7.1.5.1 - The institutional initiatives for C. Any 2 of the above


greening the campus are as follows:

1. Restricted entry of automobiles


2. Use of bicycles/ Battery-powered
vehicles
3. Pedestrian-friendly pathways
4. Ban on use of plastic
5. Landscaping

File Description Documents

Geo tagged photos / videos of View File


the facilities

Various policy documents / View File


decisions circulated for
implementation

Any other relevant documents View File

7.1.6 - Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution

7.1.6.1 - The institutional environment and C. Any 2 of the above


energy initiatives are confirmed through the
following 1.Green audit 2. Energy audit
3.Environment audit 4.Clean and green
campus recognitions/awards 5. Beyond the
campus environmental promotional activities

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File Description Documents

Reports on environment and View File


energy audits submitted by the
auditing agency

Certification by the auditing View File


agency

Certificates of the awards View File


received

Any other relevant information View File

7.1.7 - The Institution has disabled-friendly, B. Any 3 of the above


barrier free environment Built environment
with ramps/lifts for easy access to
classrooms. Disabled-friendly washrooms
Signage including tactile path, lights, display
boards and signposts Assistive technology
and facilities for persons with disabilities
(Divyangjan) accessible website, screen-
reading software, mechanized equipment
5. Provision for enquiry and information :
Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies
of reading material, screen reading

File Description Documents

Geo tagged photographs / View File


videos of the facilities

Policy documents and View File


information brochures on the
support to be provided

Details of the Software No File Uploaded


procured for providing the
assistance

Any other relevant information View File

7.1.8 - Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e.,


tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other
diversities (within 200 words).
HR College belives in providing inclusive environment to all its
stakeholders viz teachers, non teaching staff, associates, etc.
irrespective of their gender,caste, language, religionand socio-
economic status. At college we celebrate festivals like Diwali,
Christmas, Chetichand, Gudipadva, etc.

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There is annual Satyanarayana Pooja on auspisious day of Makar


Sankranti where everyone takes active part. College has marathi
vangdmai mandal,hindi sahitya parishad,sindhi sangat and french
club who organaise various programmes to promote local languages
and culture. College provides various facilities like subsidies
education for children of staff, infrastructural facilities to
create equatable opportunities to everyone.

File Description Documents

Supporting documents on the View File


information provided (as
reflected in the administrative
and academic activities of the
Institution)

Any other relevant information View File

7.1.9 - Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations:
values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens
The college has practice of inculcating constitutional values
rights and sensitizing students ,teaching staff and non-teaching
staff towards their constitutional responsibilities. By
conducting various activities such as group discussions , case
studies and organizing webinars, the institution have created
legacy of making their students as responsible citizens. Every
year college celebrates constitution day (26 november) where
students , faculties and non-teaching staff take oath to abide by
provisions of constitution. In curriculum of first year of BCom
and other self finance courses the discussions and deliberations
regarding constitutional rights and obligations has been included
in the subject of foundation course where students are exposed to
the relevant provisions. The following content is covered in the
subject of foundation source : 1.Human Rights 1.1 Concept, origin
and development of Human Rights. 1.2 Universal Declaration of
Human Rights. 1.3. National Human Rights Commission.

2 Constitution of India 2.1 Philosophy and basic structure of the


constitution- main body and schedules. 2.2 Fundamental Rights.
2.3 Directive Principles.

During the classes the concerned subject teachers make cautious


efforts to have group discussions , quiz competitions and
discussions on global case studies on the areas mentioned above.

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File Description Documents

Details of activities that


inculcate values; necessary to https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-
render students in to responsible content/uploads/2021/08/FYBCOM-
citizens Syllabus.pdf

Any other relevant information


https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-content/uploa
ds/2022/01/SYBCOM_Syllabus.pdf

7.1.10 - The Institution has a prescribed code B. Any 3 of the above


of conduct for students, teachers,
administrators and other staff and conducts
periodic programmes in this regard. The
Code of Conduct is displayed on the website
There is a committee to monitor adherence
to the Code of Conduct Institution organizes
professional ethics programmes for
students, teachers, administrators
and other staff 4. Annual awareness
programmes on Code of Conduct are
organized

File Description Documents

Code of ethics policy document View File

Details of the monitoring View File


committee composition and
minutes of the committee
meeting, number of
programmes organized, reports
on the various programs etc., in
support of the claims

Any other relevant information View File

7.1.11 - Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events
and festivals
HR College has philosophycommemorating days of national and
international significance to inculcate the values and to makes
students realise importance of culture and environment, fitness
etc. The institute belives in organising various programmes such
as :

1. World Environmental Day to create envirnmental


consciousness amongst the students of the college.

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2. NSS Day to remind students about their responsibilty


towards various stakeholders.
3. International Days Yoga to sensitize towards the importance
of physical and mental health through yoga practices.
4. Constitutional Day to makes students understand about their
constitutional duties, rights and obligations.

File Description Documents

Annual report of the View File


celebrations and
commemorative events for the
last (During the year)

Geo tagged photographs of View File


some of the events

Any other relevant information View File

7.2 - Best Practices

7.2.1 - Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC
format provided in the Manual.
1. Promoting Socially Conscious Intent to develop Responsible
Leadership.

A. Objectives:

To encourage diversity in classrooms and to sensitize


students towards the same.
To inculcate the art and expertise of networking among
students for holistic development.

B. The Practice:

The institution organises various programmes including seminars,


workshops, students’ exchange programmes, faculty exchange
programmes, certificate programmes, soft skill training workshops
for quality enhancement in research and education. It also
organizes HR Pulse a soft skills programme, to make students
employment worthy. The institution with the aim of widening the
horizons for its stakeholders has always prioritized a constant
addition in its partnerships.

2. Connectedness and Collaborations.

A. Objectives:

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To appreciate multiculturalism in a global world.


To engage with industry and understand their developments
in order to make students job ready.

B. The Practice:

The Institution organises various programmes including seminars,


workshops, students’ exchange programmes, faculty exchange
programmes, certificate programmes, soft skill training workshops
for quality enhancement in research and education. It also
organizes HR Pulse a soft skills programme, to make students
employment worthy. The institution with the aim of widening the
horizons for its stakeholders has always prioritized a constant
addition in its partnerships.

File Description Documents

Best practices in the


Institutional website www.hrcollege.edu/best-practices-
institutional-distinctiveness

Any other relevant information


https://www.hrcollege.edu/wp-
content/uploads/7.2.1.pdf

7.3 - Institutional Distinctiveness

7.3.1 - Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust
within 200 words
The Vision and thrust of organization is reflected through the
following key activities and initiatives:

Student representation on various key statutory and non –


statutory committees such as admission, IQAC, placement,
international programs committee and so on for their
valuable suggestions and feedback.
Active involvement in planning the logistics and setting up
helpdesk at the time of admission to resolve queries of
students and parents showing students empowerment.
Participation in anti-ragging squad to provide trust and
confidence in the institutional culture.
Creating conducive environment for participation in
research competition and conferences at national and inter
-national level.
Organising consulate visits/meetings to provide exposure
for future opportunities at global level

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Participation in various competitions and festivals to


display talent in the area of performing arts, fine arts
and literature.
Organising intra and inter collegiate events in the area of
finance, marketing, economics, mathematics and other
subjects giving an opportunity to students to showcase
their leadership skills.

File Description Documents

Appropriate web in the View File


Institutional website

Any other relevant information View File

7.3.2 - Plan of action for the next academic year


Future Plans:-

1) To conduct an International conference and research


methodology workshop to enrich research base amongst Faculties
and Students.

2) To network with foreign Universities for Students and Faculty


Exchange programs.

3) To enhance Industry and Alumni tie ups for smooth execution of


National Education Policy, 2020.

4) To organise faculty development programs for continuous


updation of knowledge bandwidth and enrichment programs for non
teaching staff.

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