SSR | College of Commerce, Arts and Science

VFT (Vermifiltration) unit that purify contaminated waste water to the
level of irrigationally useful water.
 A new system of automation ‘AutoLib” was installed in the Central
library that is more user-friendly with a separate website created to
enhance the utility of library and E-resourcing.
 A language lab installed with a language learning software system and
separate teacher and student consoles was developed where students are
made to learn spoken English easily by the Instructor/Coordinator Dr.
Bithika Dasgupta Sarkar of the English department assisted by some of
her colleagues. Facility needs to be enlarged as student enrollment is
increasing and it would soon be shifted to a larger space. The facility will
be enhanced in context of other languages too including Hindi, Urdu and
Bangla and some foreign languages over time.
 With a new office, library and classrooms, the UGC Cell started coaching
students for entry into Services (Course I), carried out remedial classes
(Course II), arranged NET/SLET Classes (Course III) and Counselling
classes (Course IV) along with coaching for Short term Programmes for
Equal Opportunities (Course V) on a regular basis. It started providing
free coaching to students of backward classes and SC/Minority.
 Placement Cell was reconstituted and activated to assess job market with
the help of modern applications and approaches and approach Banks,
Firms, Companies etc. for better opportunities and placement of students.
New companies like Alchem laboratories were approached for on-job
training of students and absorption in future. To aware students of
alternative avenues like self employable ventures, a special committee
was created.
 Laboratory facilities were augmented in Science departments e.g. Physics,
Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Renovation works were taken up and
done in some departments and office segments too wherever needed e.g.
in the department of Economics, Political Science, Arts block, auditorium
and sports’ complex for better utility and usefulness.
 Students were provided with better representation in meetings of the
administrative bodies by inviting their representatives.
 Cultural wing of the institution coordinated by Dr. Laxmi Singh of Hindi
department organized 5-6 events per year in the campus. Inter-community
and inter-cultural programs have also been performed. A team of students
from Korea performed a highly appreciable cultural show under Cultural
exchange programme. Three ‘SPIC MACAY’ events were organized in
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NCC and NSS units were revamped with the help of their coordinators /
officers Dr. Ajay K. Singh, Dr. Poonam, Dr. Kirti and Dr. Manoj Kumar
(III). Student base was enlarged and their activity enhanced. Altogether,
more than hundred programs and events have been successfully carried
out by NSS units. They introduced ‘Tobacco free zone’ in the campus.
Sports Society coordinated by Dr. K.K. Singh of Sociology department
has been continuously active and organized a number of formal events
and inter-college and state level competitive matches in Cricket, Volley
ball and other sports. Indoor games facility has been enhanced along with
the establishment of a new Gym.
 Anti-ragging cell, Students’ Awareness Unit, Media Cell and Public
Extension Committee were created during the period. Recently, Gender
Sensitization Cell has been formed.
In response to the analytical inputs and recommendations of the Peer Team
Report submitted to the institution on 28th January 2009 after assessment
process to validate our SSR for the first cycle of accreditation, the institution
has taken following steps during the ensuing period –
 Name of the College ‘College of Commerce’ has been proposed to be
changed to ‘College of Commerce, Arts and Science’. However, it is still
pending with the authorities. The university Syndicate has cleared the
proposal and we hope to have the new name of the institution soon.
 The college started MBA program as recommended by PTR by obtaining
necessary clearance from AICTE and affiliation from the Magadh
University, Bodh Gaya. Proposal MCA program is currently under the
active consideration of AICTE. Post graduate course in Labour and Social
welfare, Masters course in Library Science, Graduate level Vocational
course in Biochemistry and Bachelors’ program in Journalism and Mass
communication have been added to enhance our ability to enable students
for jobs and self employment avenues. Courses on job-oriented areas like
Tourism, Hotel management or Social entrepreneurship could not be
introduced as recommended. But, we hope to introduce few such
programs in near future.
 Several departments publish pull-outs (e.g. Samanatar), wall magazine
(Newsletter/posters) and journals in conjunction with the college
magazine ‘Bimarsh’ and IQAC Newsletter.
 Feedbacks related to teaching and campus amenities are regularly
collected from the students in addition to the Complaint box installed for
their independent and fearless reports. Students’ Grievance cell too

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collects and listens to students reports related to amenities, administration
or teaching lapses.
 Number of seminars, conferences, invited talks and symposia has been
has been increased on year to year basis. We have fixed to organize
minimum ten events in the main auditorium in addition to those many
held in the departments.
 The college has also taken steps to arrange Yoga and Martial Arts classes
in addition to sporting events, gym classes and games.
 Girls’ Hostel is in final stages.
 Number of departmental seminars and libraries has been increased.
 A new Research Advisory Committee was constituted to enhance research
activities in the campus. Research is now carried out in those subjects too
which were mentioned in the PTR e.g. Geography, Commerce, Hindi.
Department of Bangla is presently not functioning due to some technical
snag.
 We do have now a Central Computing facility and computerized cash and
finance system.
 For sports like football and Cricket, the institution has agreement/contract
with Moinul Haque Stadium and other Playground managements.
 Load of intermediate classes is as usual. The State Govt. has not prepared
sufficient infrastructure and upgradation of +2 Schools till yet to take
away the Intermediate programs from the colleges of the state (State
Govt. has taken intermediate teaching off only from the three colleges of
Patna University as yet).
 As recommended in the PTR, it is practically difficult to seek autonomy
for the institution under the given provisions of the state rules.
Alternatively, we hope that more supports come from UGC in the form of
CPE status and under different Schemes which can help us to prosper
further.

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Declaration by the
Head of the Institution

I certify that the data included in this Self-study Report (SSR) are
true to the best of my knowledge.
This SSR is prepared by the institution after internal
discussions, and no part thereof has been outsourced.
I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information
provided in this SSR during the peer team visit.

Signature of the Head of the institution with seal:
Place: Patna (Bihar)
Date: 31.03.2015

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Certificate of Compliance

(Affiliated/Constituent/Autonomous Colleges and Recognized Institutions)

This is to certify that College of Commerce, Patna 800 020 fulfils
all norms

1. Stipulated by the affiliating University and/or
2. Regulatory Council/Body [such as UGC, NCTE, AICTE,

MCI, DCI, BCI, etc.] and
3. The affiliation and recognition [if applicable] is valid as on

date.

Date: 31/03/2015 Prof. (Dr.) Baban Singh
Place: Patna Principal/Head of the Institution

(Name and Signature with Office seal)

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Master plan of the Institution

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UGC Grant XII plan

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UGC 2F letter (Page 1)

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