67 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from University Grants Commission, published by ugc.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 42 of the 67 pairs (62.7%) are explanatory questions and 25 restate a figure. 98.51% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 67 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the role of the Finance Committee in relation to the Governing Body? | act as an advisory body to the Governing Body | The Finance Committee shall act as an advisory body to the Governing Body, to consider: (a) Budget estimates relating to the grant received/receivable from UGC, and income from fees, etc. collected for the activities to undertake the scheme of autonomy; and (b) Audited accounts for the above. | 28 | definition | 1.000 | The Finance Committee shall act as an advisory body to the Governing Body, to consider: (a) Budget estimates relating to the grant received/receivable from UGC, and income from fees, etc. | 13 | page=13,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Utilisation Certificate? | to refund, adjust or regularize the objected amount. | UTILISATION CERTIFICATE It is certified that the amount of Rs._______ (Rupees _____________________) out of the total grant of Rs.______ (Rupees_____________________) sanctioned to______________________ by the University Grants Commission vide its letter number ___________ dated _______ towards ______________ __________ under______________________________ scheme has been utilised for the purpose for which it was sanctioned and in accordance with the terms and conditions as laid down by the Commission. If, as a result of check or audit objection, some irregularities are noticed at a later stage, action will be taken to refund, adjust or regularize the objected amount. Signature Principal with seal Signature Statutory Auditor of the College with seal/ Charted Accountant with seal and Registration No. | 623 | definition | 1.000 | If, as a result of check or audit objection, some irregularities are noticed at a later stage, action will be taken to refund, adjust or regularize the objected amount. Signature Principal with seal Signature Statutory Auditor of the College with seal/ Charted Accountant with seal and Registration No. | 24 | page=24,block=2 | ||
| Why is the affiliating system becoming increasingly difficult for universities? | it is becoming increasingly difficult for a university to attend to the varied needs of individual colleges | The university could then effectively oversee the working of the colleges, act as an examining body and award degrees on their behalf. The system has now become unwieldy and it is becoming increasingly difficult for a university to attend to the varied needs of individual colleges. | 174 | relationship | 0.970 | The system has now become unwieldy and it is becoming increasingly difficult for a university to attend to the varied needs of individual colleges. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What has hindered the academic growth of individual colleges? | The regulations of the university and its common system | The colleges do not have the freedom to modernize their curricula or make them globally competent, locally relevant and skill oriented to promote employability. The regulations of the university and its common system, governing all colleges alike, irrespective of their characteristic strengths, weaknesses and locations, have affected the academic development of individual colleges. Colleges that have the potential for offering programmes of a higher standard do not have the freedom to offer them. The 1964-66 Education Commission pointed out that the exercise of academic freedom by teachers is a crucial requirement for development of the intellectual climate of our country. Unless such a climate prevails, it is difficult to achieve excellence in our higher education system. | 161 | relationship | 0.970 | The colleges do not have the freedom to modernize their curricula or make them globally competent, locally relevant and skill oriented to promote employability. The regulations of the university and its common system, governing all colleges alike, irrespective of their characteristic strengths, weaknesses and locations, have affected the academic development of individual colleges. | ||||
| What actions can the Academic Council take if it disagrees with a proposal from the Boards of Studies? | return the matter for reconsideration to the Board of Studies concerned or reject it | Functions of the Academic Council: The Academic Council shall have powers to: (a) Scrutinize and approve the proposals with or without modification of the Boards of Studies with regard to courses of study, academic regulations, curricula, syllabi and modifications thereof, instructional and evaluation arrangements, methods, procedures relevant thereto etc., provided that where the Academic Council differs on any proposal, it shall have the right to return the matter for reconsideration to the Board of Studies concerned or reject it, after giving reasons to do so. (b) Make regulations regarding the admission of students to different programmes of study in the college keeping in view the policy of the Government. (c) Make regulations for sports, extra-curricular activities, and proper maintenance and functioning of the playgrounds and hostels. | 453 | summary | 0.970 | Functions of the Academic Council: The Academic Council shall have powers to: (a) Scrutinize and approve the proposals with or without modification of the Boards of Studies with regard to courses of study, academic regulations, curricula, syllabi and modifications thereof, instructional and evaluation arrangements, methods, procedures relevant thereto etc., provided that where the Academic Council differs on any proposal, it shall have the right to return the matter for reconsideration to the Board of Studies concerned or reject it, after giving reasons to do so. | ||||
| What types of student achievements are recognized in examinations? | Achievements of students in examination – University Ranks, etc. | 4. Non-teaching staff (i) Sanctioned (ii) Working (iii) Vacant List of the non-teaching staff to be provided as annexure indicating name, designation, qualification, pay Achievements of Students 1. Achievements of students in examination – University Ranks, etc. 2. Results during the last five years with % of Ist, IInd division and overall passouts 3. Number of M.Phil and Ph.d. produced during the last five years 4. Achievements in co-curricular activities 5. Achievements in Extra-curricular activities 6. Other Achievements of Teachers Bank Details (Mandate Form) Signature of Registrar of Affiliating University (With Seal) Signature of Principal | 198 | summary | 0.970 | Non-teaching staff (i) Sanctioned (ii) Working (iii) Vacant List of the non-teaching staff to be provided as annexure indicating name, designation, qualification, pay Achievements of Students 1. Achievements of students in examination – University Ranks, etc. 2. | 18 | page=18,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What details are provided in an academic plan? | the courses proposed and their schedule of offering | Financing plan, with details of the sources 10. Academic plan showing the courses proposed and their schedule of offering 11. Faculty recruitment policy and plan to meet the academic plan requirements 12. In case of Science & Technology subjects, research plan indicating the research laboratories and other facilities proposed to be established | 70 | summary | 0.970 | Academic plan showing the courses proposed and their schedule of offering 11. | 19 | page=19,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the document's focus regarding the seminars, conferences, workshops, and symposia attended? | Seminars/Conferences/Workshop/ symposia attended during the last five years | 4. Seminars/Conferences/Workshop/ symposia attended during the last five years (Department-wise list to be placed as Annexure – separate for National/International) 5. Other research and consultancy related activities VII. Admission Policy & Process VIII. Course-wise Fee Structure and its basis. Comments of the Committee on the fee structure IX. Teaching Learning Methods adopted by the College. Whether the Committee is satisfied with the present methods? Whether CBCS adopted? X. Examination and Evaluation Examination reforms by the College Whether the Committee is satisfied with the present mode of examination and evaluation? XI. Achievements of Students 1. Achievements of students in examination – University Ranks, etc. 2. Achievements in co-curricular activities 3. Achievements in Extra-curricular activities | 3 | summary | 0.970 | 4. Seminars/Conferences/Workshop/ symposia attended during the last five years (Department-wise list to be placed as Annexure – separate for National/International) 5. | 31 | page=31,block=3 | 0.700 | |
| What achievements of the college after UGC autonomy are mentioned? | Experience of the College as an ‘Autonomous Institution’ in curriculum development, teaching and learning, examination, credit system, grading system, infrastructure, governance, etc. | requirements Total C) Grant Received during XII plan D) Autonomous Grant 2007- 08 2008-09 2009- 10 2010- 11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Total (v) Whether X & XI Plan accounts of the college have already been settled. Copies of the UGC letters may be enclosed as Annexure. (vi) Income-expenditure statement during the last five years. Copy of the audited Statement of Expenditure of the College during the last five years to be placed as Annexure. XVII. Achievements of the College after UGC autonomy 1. Experience of the College as an ‘Autonomous Institution’ in curriculum development, teaching and learning, examination, credit system, grading system, infrastructure, governance, etc. 2. Achievements S.No. Items Status before autonomy Status at present 1. UG intake 2. PG intake 3. UG programmes 4. PG programmes 5. M.Phil/ Ph.D. 6. Research Centres 7. Research Publications 8. Research Projects 9. | 499 | summary | 0.970 | Achievements of the College after UGC autonomy 1. Experience of the College as an ‘Autonomous Institution’ in curriculum development, teaching and learning, examination, credit system, grading system, infrastructure, governance, etc. 2. | ||||
| What information should be included in a financing plan? | details of the sources | Financing plan, with details of the sources 10. Academic plan showing the courses proposed and their schedule of offering 11. Faculty recruitment policy and plan to meet the academic plan requirements 12. In case of Science & Technology subjects, research plan indicating the research laboratories and other facilities proposed to be established | 21 | definition | 0.940 | Financing plan, with details of the sources 10. | 19 | page=19,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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