| What can the Academic Council do 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, after giving reasons to do so | 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 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/2239254_FinalRevisedGuidelinesAutonomousColleges19-01-2018.pdf | 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. | 11 | page=11,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What has affected the academic development of individual colleges? | The regulations of the university and its common system, governing all colleges alike, irrespective of their characteristic strengths, weaknesses and locations | 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 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/2239254_FinalRevisedGuidelinesAutonomousColleges19-01-2018.pdf | 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 is difficult to achieve without an intellectual climate as per the Education Commission? | excellence in our higher education 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. | 741 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/2239254_FinalRevisedGuidelinesAutonomousColleges19-01-2018.pdf | Unless such a climate prevails, it is difficult to achieve excellence in our higher education system. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 |
| What limitation prevents colleges from modernizing their curricula? | The regulations of the university and its common system, governing all colleges alike | 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 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/2239254_FinalRevisedGuidelinesAutonomousColleges19-01-2018.pdf | 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 role does the Academic Council play in advising the Governing Body? | Advise the Governing Body on suggestions(s) pertaining to academic affairs made by it | (d) Recommend to the Governing Body proposals for institution of new programmes of study. (e) Recommend to the Governing Body institution of scholarships, studentships, fellowships, prizes and medals, and to frame regulations for the award of the same. (f) Advise the Governing Body on suggestions(s) pertaining to academic affairs made by it. (g) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Governing Body. | 257 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/2239254_FinalRevisedGuidelinesAutonomousColleges19-01-2018.pdf | (f) Advise the Governing Body on suggestions(s) pertaining to academic affairs made by it. | 11 | page=11,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What aspect of faculty involvement is highlighted in the criteria for institutional evaluation? | Motivation and involvement of faculty in the promotion of innovative reforms | PART IV: SUPPLY OF INFORMATION BASED ON CRITERIA 1. Academic reputation and previous performance in University examinations 2. Co-curricular and extension activities 3. Academic/extension/research achievements of the faculty 4. Quality and merit in the selection of students and teachers 5. Adequacy of infrastructure 6. Quality of institutional management 7. Financial resources provided by the Management/ State Government for the development of the College/ Institute 8. Responsiveness of the administrative structure 9. Motivation and involvement of faculty in the promotion of innovative reforms PART V: IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTONOMY 1. Aims and objectives 2. Management of the College 3. Governance plan indicating the proposed institutional structure 4. Student admissions policy and plan 5. Curricular aspects 6. Student feedback system 7. Internal assessment 8. External assessment 9. | 524 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/2239254_FinalRevisedGuidelinesAutonomousColleges19-01-2018.pdf | Responsiveness of the administrative structure 9. Motivation and involvement of faculty in the promotion of innovative reforms PART V: IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTONOMY 1. |
| What challenge is associated with the current affiliating system 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 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/2239254_FinalRevisedGuidelinesAutonomousColleges19-01-2018.pdf | 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 criteria are used to evaluate the academic reputation of an institution? | Academic reputation and previous performance in University examinations | PART IV: SUPPLY OF INFORMATION BASED ON CRITERIA 1. Academic reputation and previous performance in University examinations 2. Co-curricular and extension activities 3. Academic/extension/research achievements of the faculty 4. Quality and merit in the selection of students and teachers 5. Adequacy of infrastructure 6. Quality of institutional management 7. Financial resources provided by the Management/ State Government for the development of the College/ Institute 8. Responsiveness of the administrative structure 9. Motivation and involvement of faculty in the promotion of innovative reforms PART V: IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTONOMY 1. Aims and objectives 2. Management of the College 3. Governance plan indicating the proposed institutional structure 4. Student admissions policy and plan 5. Curricular aspects 6. Student feedback system 7. Internal assessment 8. External assessment 9. | 52 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/2239254_FinalRevisedGuidelinesAutonomousColleges19-01-2018.pdf | PART IV: SUPPLY OF INFORMATION BASED ON CRITERIA 1. Academic reputation and previous performance in University examinations 2. |
| What details are required about the central library? | (vii) Total Area (viii) Whether reading room available? (ix) Details about books, titles, Journals (National/International), CDs, e- resources, e-journals, Theses, etc.) | f. Whether Government/ Self Financing / Aided/partially aided? In case of aided/partially aided, purpose and % of grants received from the Government 6. Type of College a. Arts / Science / Commerce b. Engineering c. Education d. Others (Law, Physical Education, etc.) e. Multi-faculty (give details) IV. Infrastructure facilities 1. Total land available (in acres) (copy of land documents to be placed as annexure) 2. Whether land is registered in the name of the College? 3. Class Rooms (No. of class rooms and covered area in sq. Ft.) 4. Laboratories (No. of labs rooms and covered area in sq. Ft.) (list of labs alongwith equipments to be placed as annexure) 5. Central Library (vii) Total Area (viii) Whether reading room available? (ix) Details about books, titles, Journals (National/International), CDs, e- resources, e-journals, Theses, etc.) 6. Whether Departmental Libraries available? | 681 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/2239254_FinalRevisedGuidelinesAutonomousColleges19-01-2018.pdf | Central Library (vii) Total Area (viii) Whether reading room available? (ix) Details about books, titles, Journals (National/International), CDs, e- resources, e-journals, Theses, etc.) 6. |
| What details are required if the college is aided or partially aided? | purpose and % of grants received from the Government | PART II: BACKGROUND OF THE INSTITUTION WITH VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES Part-III : BASIC INFORMATION 1. Name of the Principal (phone, fax, e-mail) 2. a. Year in Which the College was Started (supporting documents to be placed as Annexure regarding establishment of College) b. Date when the College was declared fit under section 2(f) and 12 (B) of UGC Act 1956 (copy of UGC Letter to be placed as Annexure) 3. Period of autonomous status applied for 4. Category under which the College falls as per UGC guidelines a. Men b. Women c. Co- Education d. UG/PG/Both/ e. Single Faculty/ Multi faculty f. Whether Government/ Self Financing / Aided/partially aided In case of aided/partially aided, purpose and % of grants received from the Government 5. Type of College a. Arts / Science / Commerce b. Engineering c. Education d. Others (Law, Physical Education, etc.) e. Multi-faculty (give details) | 695 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/2239254_FinalRevisedGuidelinesAutonomousColleges19-01-2018.pdf | Whether Government/ Self Financing / Aided/partially aided In case of aided/partially aided, purpose and % of grants received from the Government 5. |